The Emperor Who Built The Great Wall - Find out more about Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China who hid secret treasures in his tomb.
The King Without A Throne - Learn about Confucius, the teacher and thinker who opened the first public school in the world.
The Mountain Man Of Music - Get to know Zhu Zaiyu, the prince who invented the twelve musical tones that we still use to make music.
The Miracle Doctor - Read about Hua Tuo, the doctor who invented health exercises that people still use today.
The Girl Who Became Emperor - Discover the story of Wu Zetian, the girl who became the first and only female emperor of China.
The Dreamer Of Stars - Learn about Zhang Heng, the scientist who came up with many brilliant inventions.
The Greatest Explorer In The World - Find out about Zheng He, who discovered faraway countries with a fleet of the biggest ships in the world.
The Pirate King - Find out about Koxinga, the pirate who became a king and was worshipped like a god.
The simple language and beautiful illustrations make these books wonderful readers or bedtime stories. They are suitable for all ages but children aged 6-12 years will especially enjoy reading these books.
About the Once Upon A Time In China… series
China has a long history, but its many stories are often too complex for children. In this series, Jillian Lin retells China’s best historical tales so they are easy and fun to read. Children will embark on a journey through time where they will get a glimpse inside the colourful lives of famous Chinese figures. Beautiful illustrations, gripping stories and fascinating facts make these books wonderful readers or bedtime stories for ages six and above. Each book contains the life story of a famous figure in Chinese history, a list of interesting facts, a quiz and a map.
