Books About Chinese History

The Best Chinese History Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about chinese history? 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?
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Ancient China
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Great Wall of China
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The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Chinese History

Where Is the Great Wall?
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$574
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 · 496 ratings
$5.99Save 4%
Paperback
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?
Ancient China
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$2940
Picture Book · Ages 8–13 · 2020

Ancient China

By Emily Rose Oachs · Ancient Civilizations series

Discover the ancient innovations that shaped our world today.

32 pages· 1,486 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 2 ratings
$30.95Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Journey into ancient China, where groundbreaking inventions like paper and compasses emerged. Uncover the lives of its people, the gods they worshipped, and the leaders who ruled. Explore timelines and pivotal events that continue to influence our modern world. What secrets of the past still resonate today?
Great Wall of China
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$3392
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2024

Great Wall of China

Amazing Wonders series

Discover the secrets behind the Great Wall's creation.

48 pages· 366 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 3 ratings
$35.71Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: Uncover the mysteries of the Great Wall of China. Explore how and why this ancient marvel was constructed. What drove its builders, and what secrets does it hold? Dive into history and find out.
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