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Song Dynasty China

960 – 1279

The Song Dynasty was a time of great cultural and technological advancement in China. The period is known for its remarkable achievements in art, literature, and innovation, including the invention of printing and advances in navigation. The Song Dynasty also saw the flourishing of cities and trade, with a strong emphasis on scholarship and philosophy. Despite facing external threats, the dynasty made lasting contributions to Chinese civilization and world history.

Picture books

The Warlord’s Puzzle

Picture book introducing tangrams, great for a math tie-in

Lady White Snake : A Tale from Chinese Opera

Picture book based on a famous Chinese opera story

Grandfather Tang’s Story

Endearing retelling of a folk tale, also introducing tangrams

The Archer and the Sun: A Tale from China

Retelling of a folk tale about resourcefulness and sharing

The Boy Who Swallowed Snakes

Witty retelling of a Chinese folktale

Chapter books

The Emperor’s Painting

Story about a young apprentice learning a lesson about humility in Song China

Non-fiction books

The Explosive Story of Fireworks!

History of fireworks, including their invention in China

Barbarians and the Birth of Chinese Identity

Chinese history in a graphic novel format

Su Dongpo: Chinese Genius

Picture book biography of a Song Dynasty polymath and leader

Life During the Great Civilizations – The Song Dynasty

Introduction to Song Dynasty China

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