Ms. Compton's Class Project: Ancient China

 Use these websites and books to learn more about the life and culture of the Ancient Chinese.

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• The best way to cite a website you use in your project is this: 
  Author [if known]. "Title" [main title, in italics, if applicable]. Last date updated or revised [if known]. URL (web address) of page. (Date page was accessed).

        For example, for this website, http://www.ancientchina.co.uk/menu.html, the citation would be
        "The British Museum: Ancient China".  http://www.ancientchina.co.uk/menu.html.   January 29, 2008.

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                                              Websites || Books

Websites

• Ancient China Timeline
  http://blue.butler.edu/~jfmcgrat/china/timeline.htm
  A basic outline of early Chinese history.

• Chinese History Timeline
  http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/history/
  Another timeline, this one with links to descriptions of each dynasty.

• Formation of Chinese Civilization
  http://www.china.org.cn/e-gudai/index.htm
  Pages of information on the beginnings of Chinese civilization, including farming, medicine, and inventions.

• Guide to Ancient China
  http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/ancientchina.htm
  Links to different information on ancient China.

• The British Museum's Guide to Ancient China
  http://www.ancientchina.co.uk/menu.html
  Find out how the Ancient Chinese communicated, took care of their ancestors, and learn about their art.

• Kidipede: Ancient China
  http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/
  A variety of information on the culture, including games and food.  Warning: this site does feature pop-up ads.

• Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport: The Silk Road
  http://www.mrdowling.com/613chinesehistory.html
  Learn about the path that traders followed across ancient Eurasia.
  
  
• The Discovery Channel's Exploration of Ancient China
  http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/ancient_china/life/index.shtml
  Use the categories and links on the left to learn about religion, famous Ancient Chinese figures, and more!

• Chinese Festivals
  http://www.edunetconnect.com/categories/originals/chinafest/chinesef.html
  Learn about Chinese celebrations, many of which originated during ancient times.

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Books

Click on the links and use your Library Linx card to check out these books!

• Allan, Tony.  Ancient China.

• Ball, Jacqueline.  Ancient China: Archaeology unlocks the secrets of China's past

• Challen, Paul.  Life in Ancient China.

• Fisher, Leonard.  The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient China.

• Greenberger, Robert.  The Technology of Ancient China.

• Kramer, Lance.  Great Ancient China Projects.

• Morris, Ting.  Arts and Crafts of Ancient China

• Schomp, Virginia.  The Ancient Chinese.

• Shuter, Jane. Ancient China.

• Snedden, Robert.  Ancient China.

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