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Who is the lady who floated to the moon? Did a monkey really hatch from an egg? Did tears bring down the Great Wall of China? Does the sky rest on the legs of a turtle?In Explore Ancient Chinese Myths! With 25 Projects, readers ages 7 to 10 soar on a journey through ancient China to learn about history, geography, science, and art through stories that have been told and retold for thousands of years. They learn the tales of past heroes and wise kings, brave goddesses and gods who brought riches, rain, and immortality. Then there are the gods who taught people how to live by sharing their knowledge of agriculture, writing, music, and math. The myths and legends told by the ancient Chinese that have survived into modern times showcase the ingenuity and passion that this culture has applied to problem solving and cultural expression.
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Author of UP, UP, FOREVER UP: JUNKO TABEI'S PIONEERING EVEREST CLIMB illustrated by Yuko Shimizu (Clarion, 2024) , DIWALI: A FESTIVAL OF JOY, illustrated by Darshika Varma (Penguin Random House, 2024) , and BOLLYWOOD BEAT, illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan (Kids Can Press, 2025) , as well as many other children's books. Represented by Lori Steel of Red Fox Literary.
