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Find more info., search and price compare for The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations (We Thought of It) by Ting-xing Ye Binding: Paperback, 48 pages Publisher: Annick Press Weight: 0 pound ISBN 10: 155451195X ISBN 13: 9781554511952 Click here to search for this book and compare price at 40+ bookstores with AddALL.com! If you cannot find this book in our new and in print search, be sure to try our used and out of print search too! |
Book Description: How Chinese ingenuity changed the world. Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China! Through the ages, the Chinese have used the resources available to them to improve their lives. Their development of the compass and the paddleboat helped facilitate the often difficult tasks of travel and trade, and many foods associated with health and wellness from green tea to tofu have their origins in China. Other interesting innovations include: With descriptive photos and information packed text divided into sections including farming, food and games, this third book in the We Thought of It series explores the fascinating origins of much that surrounds us today. |
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