China

Disney Educational Productions. (Added Author).

Summary: Visits the third largest country and one of the world's oldest civilizations. In Episode 1, Inspector Gadget visits the Great Wall of China and provides several details about the history and wildlife of China. In Episode 2, his visit to Beijing includes Tiananmen Square, a flag ceremony, flying kites, and excerpts on Chairman Mao and Communism. Gadget explores the Forbidden City with its gates, courtyards, halls, bridges, dragons and park. Covers Pu'yi, qi gong, tai chi, shopping in the market, bicycles and Peking Opera. In Episode 3, Gadget continues his stay in Beijing to film the temples and halls that an emperor would visit. Highlights the Temple of Ancestors, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Beihai Park, Jade Island, the emperor's clothing, calligraphy, the Circular City and the Marco Polo Bridge.

Record details

ISBN: 1597531855
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (38 min.) : sound color ; 4 3/4 in. + teacher's guide on disc.
videodisc
Publisher: Newtown, Pa. : Disney Educational Productions, [2007]
Copyright: ©2007

Content descriptions

General Note:	Teacher's guide contains objectives, synopsis, preview questions and suggested activities for each episode.
Formatted Contents Note:	1. China: the Great Wall (13 min.) -- 2. China: Beijing (12 min.) -- 3. China: Life as an emperor (13 min.)
Participant or Performer Note:	Features Don Adams as the voice of Inspector Gadget.
Target Audience Note:	Interest grade level : K-6. Kindergarten/primary/intermediate.
System Details Note:	DVD.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.