Books About Ancient China

The Best Ancient China Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about ancient china? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Where Is the Great Wall?
Who Was Confucius?
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The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Ancient China

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Where Is the Great Wall?

By Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who HQ, Jerry Hoare (Illustrator) · Where Is . . . ? series

The Great Wall of China was built over two thousand years ago to protect the Chinese Empire from invading armies.

112 pages· 7,370 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 497 ratings
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Summary: Two thousand years ago, the First Emperor of China faced relentless attacks. His solution? A massive wall that grew into a monumental feat and a tragic graveyard. Discover the wall's legacy, the rise and fall of dynasties, and China's journey to modern power. How did this ancient structure shape a civilization's destiny?
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

Day of the Dragon King

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #14 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel back in time to ancient China to retrieve a legendary book from the Imperial Library before it is destroyed by the Dragon King.

68 pages· 5,650 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 12,068 ratings
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Summary: Jack and Annie are whisked to ancient China by the Magic Tree House, where they face the Dragon King's terrifying order to burn all books. As they navigate this perilous world, they must outsmart the emperor's soldiers to rescue at least one precious book. Will their courage and quick thinking be enough to defy the emperor's wrath and preserve knowledge for the future? Join their thrilling adventure and discover if they can outwit the forces determined to erase history.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Who Was Confucius?

Discover the teachings that shaped a civilization and still influence millions today.

112 pages· 7,966 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 185 ratings
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Summary: In ancient China, a young man named Confucius dedicated his life to learning and teaching. By his thirties, he was a revered teacher, sharing wisdom in subjects like history and poetry. Confucius aimed to make education accessible to all, believing it could transform society. His teachings, known as Confucianism, emphasize humanity, ancestor worship, and respect for elders. These principles continue to guide millions, shaping a way of life across East Asia. How did one man's vision endure through centuries, and what can we learn from his timeless philosophy?
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