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Do you know the name of the man who spent 24 years traveling to and around China only to have his discoveries rejected for nearly 200 years? Do you know how long a traffic jam can last in China? Or, can you recognize all 7 of China’s wonders?
This year we are taking a virtual trip around the world, learning all about different cultures, countries, missionaries, and more. Our third and fourth weeks were all about China. We traveled through Hong Kong, Shanghai, to the Great Wall and beyond all via virtual reality.
Below is a list of resources we used to learn more about this fascinating country. May these fun resources help your study of China’s geography come alive too!
Engaging Geography Resources for the Study of China
YouTube Videos
Books
- Where the Mountain Meets to the Moon by Grace Lin
- Asia by Gary Drevitch
- Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai
- Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel
- Day of the Dragon-King by Mary Pope Osborne
- Dim Sum for Everyone! By Grace Lin
- The Five Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop
- Chee-Lin: A Giraffe’s Journey by James Rumford
- The Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack
- If You Were Me and Lived In…China by Carole P. Roman
- Grandfather Tang’s Story by Ann Tompert
- Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China by Al-Ling Louie
- Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz
- The Empty Pot by Demi
- Chu Ju’s House by Gloria Whelan
- Lon Po Po by Ed Young
- Two of Everything by Lily Toy Hong
- Who Was Marco Polo? by Joan Holub and John O’Brien
- Ming Lo Moves the Mountain by Arnold Lobel
- The Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History by John S. Major
- Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin
- China by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore
- Eric Liddell: Something Greater Than Gold by Janet & George Benge
- The Diary of Ma Yan: The Struggles and Hopes of a Chinese Schoolgirl by Ma Yan and Pierre Haski
- Sparrow Girl by Sara Pennypacker
- Gladys Aylward: Daring to Trust by Renee Meloche
- Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime by Janet & George Benge
- Mask of the Wolf Boy by Dave and Neta Jackson
- Flight of the Fugitives by Dave and Neta Jackson
- Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same by Grace Lin
- Ruby’s Wish by Shirin Yim
- Tofu Quilt by Ching Yeung Russell
- Hudson Taylor: Young Friend of China by Renee Meloche
- Lottie Moon: A Generous Offering by Renee Meloche
- Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China by Janet & George Benge
- Lottie Moon: Giving Her All for China by Janet & George Benge
- Shanghaied to China by Dave and Neta Jackson
- Drawn by a China Moon by Dave and Neta Jackson
- The Pet Dragon by Christoph Niemann
- Revolution is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang
- The House of Sixty Fathers y Meindert DeJong
- Red Blanket by Thomas
- Safely Home by Randy Alcorn
Activities
- Play a game of Mancala and/or Chinese checkers with a friend or family member.
- Complete a Google Earth search for Beijing, China
- Read some more interesting facts about the Great Wall
- Read page 1 and answer the questions on page 2 of this worksheet
- Color the China flag
- Make a Chinese fan
- Try writing Chinese numbers 1-10 on your own paper
- Go eat at a Chinese restaurant or make your own favorite Chinese recipe
- Read more about Marco Polo
- Take this online quiz about Marco Polo
- Play the game Marco Polo in the pool or backyard with friends
- Watch the movie Chariots of Fire which is a story about Eric Liddell
- Watch the movie The Inn of Sixth Happiness which is a story about Gladys Aylward
- Play the Tangram game
- Read Buster’s blog about visiting China
