Last Emperor, The

Grades: 3 - 5 Pu Yi became emperor of China at the age of three. But when the Qing Dynasty collapsed, the pampered ruler became a penniless gardener. Pu Yi's fascinating life story mirrors imperial China's stormy transformation into a Communist country.  Students explore the lives and times of the youngest rulers. Vivid illustrations and fact boxes provide details about education, family life, and culture during each monarch’s reign.  Includes: a glossary, index, timeline, and map. Hardcover, 32 pages.