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The Dreamer Of Stars

by Shi Meng

Zhang Heng’s curiosity about the stars

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Zhang Heng’s curiosity about the stars

This illustrated children’s biography introduces Zhang Heng through his lifelong interest in the night sky and the range of pursuits attributed to him: science, invention, painting, poetry, and mathematics. It places his story in ancient China and presents historical learning in a format intended for young readers. The book is part of the Once Upon a Time in China series, which retells stories of notable Chinese figures for children. The description also highlights Zhang’s discoveries, including the claim that he recognized the world as round; this is presented as part of the book’s account.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children interested in biographies of historical figures from China.
  • Young readers curious about astronomy, invention, and other fields of learning.
  • Families seeking an illustrated historical story for shared or independent reading.

Themes

Curiosity about the starsAncient Chinese historyScientific discovery and inventionA life spanning multiple creative and intellectual pursuits

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Book overview

DID YOU KNOW that a scientist from ancient China was the first person in history who discovered that the world was round? Two thousand years ago, a little boy called Zhang Heng loved to gaze up at the stars and the night sky. As he grew up, he devoted his life to studying them and making interesting discoveries. Zhang was a brilliant inventor as well as a great painter, poet, and mathematician. In The Dreamer Of Stars, find out why people believe Zhang was the cleverest man in the history of China.

The simple language and beautiful illustrations make this book a wonderful reader or bedtime story. It is suitable for all ages, but children aged six to twelve years will especially enjoy reading this book.

About the ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA... Series
China has a long history, but its many stories are often too complex for children. In this series, Jillian Lin retells China's best historical tales so they are easy and fun to read. Children will embark on a journey through time where they will get a glimpse inside the colorful lives of famous Chinese figures. Beautiful illustrations, gripping stories, and fascinating facts make these books wonderful readers or bedtime stories for ages six and above. Other titles in this series include:

The Emperor Who Built The Great Wall (Qin Shihuang)
The King Without A Throne (Confucius)
The Mountain Man Of Music (Zhu Zaiyu)
The Miracle Doctor (Hua Tuo)
The Girl Who Became Emperor (Wu Zetian)
The Greatest Explorer In The World (Zheng He)
The Pirate King (Koxinga/Zheng Chenggong)

Also available as e-books on www.amazon.com.
For more information, visit www.jillianlin.com
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