The Last Emperor

by Jackie Gaff, Tre Lewis (Illustrator)

The Kids Who Ruled series is a series of biographies of rulers who ruled when they were mere children. The full-color illustrations and factual histories of these very young leaders bring their world and times vividly to life. These lively biographies include information on schooling, family life, culture, and religion during the ruler's reign, and will supplement curriculum-based learning. Educational features include a glossary, index, timeline, and map, as well as fun fact boxes integrated onto each spread. Supplements school curriculum in social studies and history. 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.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 19, 2002

Reviews

[Wilde Sky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief overview of the last emperor of China.

I found many of the facts in this book very interesting.

Reading time around thirty minutes.