Song Dynasty China

960 – 1279

The Song Dynasty saw major cultural and technological advances in China, including printing and navigation. Cities, trade, scholarship, and philosophy flourished, leaving a lasting impact on Chinese civilization and world history.

Picture books

The Warlord’s Puzzle

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

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Lady White Snake : A Tale from Chinese Opera

Picture book based on a famous Chinese opera story

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Grandfather Tang’s Story

Endearing retelling of a folk tale, also introducing tangrams

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The Archer and the Sun: A Tale from China

Retelling of a folk tale about resourcefulness and sharing

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The Boy Who Swallowed Snakes

Witty retelling of a Chinese folktale

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Chapter books and novels

The Emperor’s Painting

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

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Non-fiction books

The Explosive Story of Fireworks!

History of fireworks, including their invention in China

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Barbarians and the Birth of Chinese Identity

Chinese history in a graphic novel format

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Su Dongpo: Chinese Genius

Picture book biography of a Song Dynasty polymath and leader

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Life During the Great Civilizations – The Song Dynasty

Introduction to Song Dynasty China

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