The tomb of China's first Emperor /
George, Enzo,
The tomb of China's first Emperor / by Enzo George. - 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm - Crypts, tombs, and secret rooms. . - George, Enzo. Crypts, tombs, and secret rooms. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Guarded by warriors -- Stones of the past -- Building the monument -- Secrets of the past -- Investigating the past -- The monument today -- Timeline -- Glossary.
The tomb of China's First Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, is guarded by an army of more than 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors. Doubtless many untold treasures and secrets are sealed in the unopened burial chamber and perhaps a deadly river of mercury, too. Young archaeologists will delight in learning about this famous ruler and his quest for eternal life. They'll find out how the latest technology is being used to reveal more about the tomb's contents while preserving its artifacts. Beautifully vivid photographs complement the intriguing text, while a timeline aids in summarizing key historical details.
9781538206577 1538206579
Qin shi huang, Emperor of China, 259 B.C.-210 B.C. --Tomb--Juvenile literature.
Terra-cotta sculpture, Chinese--Qin-Han dynasties, 221 B.C.-220 A.D.--Juvenile literature.
Shaanxi Sheng (China)--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
The tomb of China's first Emperor / by Enzo George. - 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm - Crypts, tombs, and secret rooms. . - George, Enzo. Crypts, tombs, and secret rooms. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Guarded by warriors -- Stones of the past -- Building the monument -- Secrets of the past -- Investigating the past -- The monument today -- Timeline -- Glossary.
The tomb of China's First Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, is guarded by an army of more than 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors. Doubtless many untold treasures and secrets are sealed in the unopened burial chamber and perhaps a deadly river of mercury, too. Young archaeologists will delight in learning about this famous ruler and his quest for eternal life. They'll find out how the latest technology is being used to reveal more about the tomb's contents while preserving its artifacts. Beautifully vivid photographs complement the intriguing text, while a timeline aids in summarizing key historical details.
9781538206577 1538206579
Qin shi huang, Emperor of China, 259 B.C.-210 B.C. --Tomb--Juvenile literature.
Terra-cotta sculpture, Chinese--Qin-Han dynasties, 221 B.C.-220 A.D.--Juvenile literature.
Shaanxi Sheng (China)--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.