Explore Beijing
2020
Book
"The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. Each book will include a historical timeline, a Fun Facts section, and Where in the World? map." -- Amazon.com.
Item Details
ISBN:
- 9781632357212
- 1632357216
Description: 32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Notes: Includes bibliographic references and index.
Contents:
- A land of mountains and plains
- One city, many names
- Beijing has an educated population
- Manufacturing and technology power the economy
- Architecture is both ancient and modern
- The infrastructure continues to improve
- Arts and culture in Beijing
- The city loves fitness and sports
- Ancient palaces and modern stadiums
- Eating and shopping in Beijing
- Daily life in the capital
- Beijing celebrates all year long
- Fun facts about Beijing
- Where in the world?
- Glossary
- Read more
- Index
- About the author.
LCCN: 2019938649
Control Number: 2886229
Publisher: Mankato, MN : 12-Story Library, an imprint of Bookstaves, [2020]Series:
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