From the Great Wall to detailed calligraphy, the achievements of ancient China are many and varied. And, unlike other ancient civilizations, it changed very little over millions of years! China's huge mountains and large deserts kept the area safe from invaders. Without this foreign interference, China's great dynasties, like the Qin and the Han, flourished. Many of the things we associate with modern China, like lovely silks, date to ancient times. This text, written for struggling readers or those in need of review, presents China's ancient history in accessible language, with the most important people, dates, and events highlighted. A timeline and fact boxes throughout aid readers' understanding.