One of China's most important gifts to the world is the invention of porcelain. For centuries, Chinese bowls, plates, and cups made their way to Western dining rooms, bringing elegance and beauty to people's lives. Learn how this important craft was developed and why some pieces are highly valued today.
Traditional Chinese medicine has a history going back thousands of years. It includes medicine made from Chinese herbs as well as various methods for pain relief, health care, and disease prevention. Learn the theories behind traditional Chinese medicine and explore its more recent use within modern medicine.
On January 3, 2019, China succeeded in landing vehicles on the far side of the moon, starting a new era of space discovery. Learn about China's space programs and how its space studies seek to expand our knowledge of the Solar System.
China Showcase Library is a new and exciting collaboration between National Geographic Learning and People's Education Press. A collection of readers focused on China and covering high-interest topics in the areas of technology, art, literature, beliefs, and folk customs, the China Showcase Library readers contain exciting reading selections, beautiful and authentic photography, and a range of activities to support learning. These activities cultivate students' reading competence and promote higher order thinking skills by allowing students to engage with the text from various perspectives. Vocabulary support through on-the-page definitions and vocabulary lists are available. Audio is also provided for both the main and expansion readings.
China Showcase Library is a new and exciting collaboration between National Geographic Learning and People's Education Press. A collection of readers focused on China and covering high-interest topics in the areas of technology, art, literature, beliefs, and folk customs, the China Showcase Library readers contain exciting reading selections, beautiful and authentic photography, and a range of activities to support learning. These activities cultivate students' reading competence and promote higher order thinking skills by allowing students to engage with the text from various perspectives. Vocabulary support through on-the-page definitions and vocabulary lists are available. Audio is also provided for both the main and expansion readings.
China Showcase Library is a new and exciting collaboration between National Geographic Learning and People’s Education Press. A collection of readers focused on China and covering high-interest topics in the areas of technology, art, literature, beliefs, and folk customs, the China Showcase Library readers contain exciting reading selections, beautiful and authentic photography, and a range of activities to support learning. These activities cultivate students’ reading competence and promote higher order thinking skills by allowing students to engage with the text from various perspectives. Vocabulary support through on-the-page definitions and vocabulary lists are available. Audio is also provided for both the main and expansion readings.