This beautiful book about Ancient China covers a variety of topics including the Silk Road and early trade, the early Yangshao and Longshan civilizations, Chinese philosophers, ruling dynasties and emperors.  The Great Wall of China is mentioned.  Chinese inventions and other achievements are outlined including the development of a writing system, bronze and iron for use as weapons and tools, Chinese medicine, fireworks, wheelbarrows, umbrellas and the discovery of silk. There is a timeline for major events in history as well as a glossary, index, table of contents and further resources page.  The illustrations and photographs are beautiful and the backgrounds for each page are tasteful and not distracting.  The text is clearly written and organized.  I highly recommend this book.