From the Forbidden City to China's Great Wall to the Terracotta Army, Ming's adventures into China's history are as magical and wondrous as China itself!<BR><BR>In his newest adventure, Ming and his father travel to Qufu in China's Shandong Province, the hometown of the famous Chinese sage Confucius, born over 2,500 years ago. While Ming's father studies the stunning historic architecture, Ming's attention is drawn to a game of Chinese checkers set up in a gazebo. But as soon as he touches the checkers, Ming finds himself magically transported back in time to ancient Qufu. There he meets Confucius and his students, and explores with them the principles established by the renowned teacher, which remain so important in China today.<BR><BR>Another delightful tale of past meets present from author/artist Li Jian, <i>Ming's Adventures with Confucius in Qufu</i> is sure to inspire a new generation of children.