Forbidden City

by Clara Bennington

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty and magnitude of the Forbidden City while learning about its history, location, many buildings, and art. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the palace’s cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the palace. Children can learn more about the Forbidden City using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Forbidden City also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Forbidden City is part of Jump!’s Cool Castles and Palaces series.

24 pages, Library Binding

Published August 1, 2019

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The beauty of little books like this one is that with their wonderful photos and concise delivery, they give you just enough to satisfy curiosity or decide whether to seek a broader presentation.

I have seen many photos of this place, but had no idea of its vastness and history.

[Kristin Holbach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good intro for young kids to the Forbidden City when learning about China.

[S46354595 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guarding the emperor with mama