Author: Sarah Tsiang, Martha Newbigging
Publisher: Annick Press
Link: Silver Birch
China was one of the most advanced societies in the ancient world. Whether in medicine, the arts, or education, the Chinese far outpaced the Europeans. Although most people were peasants, society included a myriad of other jobs. It may sound like a great position, but being emperor had its downside. If you displeased the gods, you could be put to death. As a silk maker, you would be sworn to secrecy so foreigners wouldn’t learn how to spin the precious thread. Other jobs included wailer (yes, you’ll cry whether you want to or not), noodle maker (noodles were not only delicious, but also a symbol of long life), or Shaolin warrior monk (if you were really good, you could break stone slabs with your fists). A fact-filled introduction, index, and timeline make this book—the sixth in the series—perfect for research projects, while the humorous illustrations keep it fun.
i thought this book was very good for the following reasons.firstly I have been reading Martha Newbigging's books about the jobs of civilizations from many eras, such as the book ''Kings and Carpenters: 100 bible land jobs you might have praised or panned''.Secondly if I may be so bold I would say my history is not bad,and even this book surprised me.therefore these are the reasons why I would give this book a 9/10
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