Author: Therese SheaPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
ISBN: 1482404737
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Presents facts, photographs and information on the Great Wall of China.
20 Fun Facts about the Great Wall of China
Author: Therese SheaPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
ISBN: 1482404737
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Presents facts, photographs and information on the Great Wall of China.
20 Fun Facts about the Great Pyramid
Author: Kristen Rajczak NelsonPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
ISBN: 1482404680
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Discusses interesting facts about the history of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt.
20 Fun Facts About the Great Wall of China
Author: Therese M. SheaPublisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482404753
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
The Great Wall of China has been an important symbol of Chinese culture for centuries. While it once served as a form of protection from enemies, today the Great Wall is one of the world’s most thrilling ancient tourist attractions. The informative text is paired with vivid photographs of the different sections of the wall, as well as helpful illustrations and graphic organizers.
20 Fun Facts about the Colosseum
Author: Drew NelsonPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
ISBN: 148240463X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Discusses twenty interesting facts about the history of the Colosseum.
20 Fun Facts about Machu Picchu
Author: Janey LevyPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
ISBN: 1482404532
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Provides information about Machu Picchu, including such facts as the lack of an Incan writing system and that the whole structure was built without mortar.
Great Wall of China
Author: Cynthia Kennedy HenzelPublisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781616135652
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Traces the history of the Great Wall of China, explains why it was originally built, depicts the damage done to the Wall by neglect and tourists, and discusses China's attempt to preserve it by balancing tourism with conservation.
14 Fun Facts About the Great Wall of China
Author: Jeannie MeekinsPublisher: Learning Island
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
The Great Wall of China is a man-made wonder, spanning thousands of miles. It spreads from the Pacific Ocean in the East to the Gobi Desert and beyond in the west. Much of it has stood for hundreds of years, with some portions over 2000 years old. The Great Wall stood as a wall of defense for many years, against the warring states to the north. Then, in 1271, the Mongols invaded. Suddenly work on the wall came to a halt. While many parts of the wall are now in disrepair, many other parts have been restored or reconstructed. It still stands today as a great wonder of the world. Do you know: How old is the oldest part of the Great Wall? How long did it take to build the first Great Wall? How many workers died during construction of the Great Wall? Which dynasty built the longest wall? When was the wall we see today built? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 10 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.6 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
The Peoples and Politics of the Far East
Author: Henry NormanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : East Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
GREAT ANCIENT CHINA PROJECTS
Author: Lance KramerPublisher: Nomad Press
ISBN: 1619300842
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself explores the incredible ingenuity and history of ancient China with 25 hands-on projects for readers ages 9 and up. Great Ancient China Projects covers topics from porcelain pottery, paper, gunpowder, and dynasties, to martial arts, medicinal healers, jade carvers, and terracotta warriors. With step-by-step activities, kids will learn how to construct a house with proper feng shui and create a simple Chinese hanging compass. Historical facts and anecdotes, biographies, and fascinating trivia support the fun projects and teach kids about this innovative society and its continued influence on modern culture.
Midnight in Peking
Author: Paul FrenchPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101580380
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Winner of the both the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime and the CWA Non-Fiction Dagger from the author of City of Devils Chronicling an incredible unsolved murder, Midnight in Peking captures the aftermath of the brutal killing of a British schoolgirl in January 1937. The mutilated body of Pamela Werner was found at the base of the Fox Tower, which, according to local superstition, is home to the maliciously seductive fox spirits. As British detective Dennis and Chinese detective Han investigate, the mystery only deepens and, in a city on the verge of invasion, rumor and superstition run rampant. Based on seven years of research by historian and China expert Paul French, this true-crime thriller presents readers with a rare and unique portrait of the last days of colonial Peking.