Houses of China

by Bonnie Shemie

Book Overview

Bonnie Shemie, author/artist of the internationally acclaimed Native Dwellings series of North America, turns to China to look at some of the world's most unusual dwellings. From the simple farmhouse... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887763693
• ISBN13: 9780887763694
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great resource for class or home.

This is a fascinating introduction to the variety of native houses in China. China is a vast country, with many ethnic traditions, which are reflected in the breadth of this book. These houses vary dramatically from the circular houses near Mongolia to walled apartments near Nepal, and to post houses near Thailand and Vietnam. Amazingly 40 million people still live in carved out caves in the mountains. The illustrations are colorful and self explanatory; the text is informative and yet is not dry. A sure winner for your child's class room or a great reference for your home.