China
- ISBN-10
- 0531168522
- ISBN-13
- 9780531168523
- Series
- China
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Children's Press
- Author
- Mel Friedman
Description
Examines the country of China, including its history, geography, government, people, arts, language, festivals, and recreation.
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