A Hotlist on ANCIENT CHINA

A Hotlist on ANCIENT CHINA
An Internet Hotlist on ANCIENT CHINA

created by Pamela Fraser
BIELLA ELEMENTARY

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about ANCIENT CHINA, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

CHINA - This site is filled with information about the history and culture of China.
CHINA LINKS - LINKS TO LOTS OF INFORMATION OF CHINA AND ITS CULTURE.
CHINESE CALENDAR -
CHINESE SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS -

GEOGRAPHY

CIA COUNTRY INFORMATION - This site will provide you with up-to-date information on modern China, its population and people.
VIRTUAL CHINA - Sit back and take a tour of China and its beauty.

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA - Another web site filled with a wide variety of information for reports.
CHINA INFORMATION - Provides information on the culture of the people,
CHINA MAP AND TIMELINE - Although there is a history part, it may be too hard. It does have a good map and timeline.
CHINA TRAVEL - This web site is not just about traveling, but also a fine resource on the culture of China. Includes arts and crafts, geography, etc.
CHINA: ANCIENT TO MODERN - A very large collection of information about a wide variety of topics. Includes history and culture.
CRYSTAL LINKS - ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS - Lots of links to information about ancient China and its culture.
HISTORY 101 - Lots of information on China created by a class. Wide variety of subjects covered.
HISTORY FOR KIDS - This site has great information about a variety of ancient cultures.
MR. DOWLIN'S HISTORY - CHINA - A good site for you to find out information about Ancient China. Good discussion of its history. Also there are links at the bottom to a variety of information.

CULTURE

CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY - This fun site is a good source of information about calligraphy and it place in Chinese culture.
CHINESE CULTURE - Although this is very complete about the history, it also talks about the festives, the geography, the people.
CHINESE FABLES - Links to fables.
CHINESE TECHNOLOGY - Find out how the Chinese discovered technologies that we still use today.
DAILY LIFE IN CHINA - Covers the history of ancient China. Also tells about the festivals.
DRAGONS - The dragon is very important in the Chinese culture. This site will show you why.
FOOT BINDING - From the Virtual Mueseum of San Francisco comes an introduction to the history of foot binding.
HISTORY OF FOOT BINDING - The whys and hows of foot binding.
MULTINOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY - Links to a wide variety of information about China. Great for reports.
SELECTED CHINESE MYTHS AND FANTASIES - A selection of myths and fantasies for your enjoyment.
SILK - A beauty site filled with information about silk production.
SILK PRODUCTION - Information about how silk is made.
THE ART OF CHINESE CHESS - Learn the history behind this game.

FOOD AND FESTIVALS

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL - Find out about the Dragon Boat Festival as it is celebrated in China.
FOOD IN CHINA - Links to information about food in China and how it is prepared.

SEARCH ENGINES

ENCYCLOPEDIA.COM - Use this search to find information on your subject.
INFORMATION PLEASE - This site provides an almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc. for you to use as you do your research.
KIDS CLICK - A great source of information put out by the University of California.
YAHOOLIGANS - Use this search engine to find information written for students.

Content by Pamela Fraser, pafraser@lcms.srcs.k12.ca.us
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listancientpa.html
Last revised Thu Sep 20 11:45:02 US/Pacific 2007