Farrar Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I know it can be hard to find good books about non-Western history sometimes. I have been super impressed by this series that I recently discovered about Chinese history: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Chinese-Civilization-Emperor-Understanding/dp/1611720273/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495770543&sr=8-2&keywords=chinese+history+through+comics It's called Understanding China Through Comics. Apparently it was published a few years ago but went out of print (the prices on the editions from a few years ago are some of those, crazy million dollar Amazon books) and is now being released on Kindle for a reasonable price - the last volume will be out in a few months. I've been very happy with it. This is one of the first concise, accessible to American kids sources I've seen for the whole span of Chinese history - and that's something I struggled to find when I was teaching in the classroom. Chinese history was a big passion of mine in my college studies and this is such a good summary. Probably best for about 4th or 5th grade and up, but useful through high school (or to adults if you feel you know nothing about Chinese history). 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fralala Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Wow, it looks like our library has these and I am really excited. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmacmoo Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks. I put one in hold at the library so we can check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Elle Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thank you for sharing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixpix5 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 This is gold, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thank you - I think my daughter will enjoy these. And bonus - our library has the first volume! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 wow my son would adore these! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 My library has it too! DD has been wanting to learn Chinese history, but I couldn't find anything that made me excited except for Great Courses. This should fill in wonderfully before we begin GC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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