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The Complete Collection of Children's Picture Books on Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture: Gunpowder, One of the Four Great Inventions/中华优秀传统文化少儿绘本大系:四大发明 火药

$20.00
ISBN:
9787225069487
Transliterated Title:
Zhong hua you xiu chuan tong wen hua shao er hui ben da xi : si da fa ming huo yao
Author:
Wu you /吴悠
Publisher:
Qinghai ren min chu ban she/青海人民出版社
Publish Date:
2026.01
Page:
34
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This book, presented in a lively and engaging picture book format, uses exquisite bilingual (Chinese and Tibetan) illustrations and easy-to-understand text to guide young readers through the legendary journey of gunpowder, a great invention. The book begins with the fantastical tale of Qin Shi Huang's search for the elixir of immortality, and then recreates the thrilling moment when ancient alchemists accidentally discovered gunpowder in their furnaces. It not only showcases gunpowder's transformation from a mysterious elixir into a powerful military weapon, and then to a dazzling firework in festive celebrations, but also tells the captivating story of how gunpowder ultimately helped humanity realize its dream of flight.

本书以生动有趣的绘本形式,通过精美的汉藏双语插画和通俗易懂的文字,带领小读者们探索火药这一伟大发明的传奇历程。绘本从秦始皇寻找长生不老药的神奇传说讲起,再现了古代炼丹家在炼丹炉中意外发现火药的惊险瞬间。书中不仅展现了火药从神秘丹药演变为军事利器,再到节日庆典中绚丽烟花的奇妙转变,还讲述了火药如何最终助力人类实现飞天梦想的精彩故事。