You wouldn't want to work on the Great Wall of China! : defenses you'd rather not build
by Morley, Jacqueline,
| Print Book 2017 |
| Available at 1 Library 1 of 1 copy |
Summary
You disobey the Emperor's orders and soon you're marching through deserts on your way to work on the Great Wall of China!This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Find out all about the backbreaking construction of one of the manmade wonders of the world, the brutal emperor who commissioned it, and its reputation throughout history.
Contents
The First Great EmperorEverlasting Rule
A Hard Life
Old Duties and New Laws
The Burning of the books
Raiders from the North
The Journey North
The Emperor's Great Wall
Building the Wall
Along the Watch Tower
Guarding a Gate
A Lifetime by the Wall.
Additional Information
| Series | You wouldn't want to-- |
| Subjects |
Walls
-- China
-- Design and construction
-- History
-- Juvenile literature.
Walls -- China -- Design and construction -- History. Great Wall of China (China) -- History -- Juvenile literature. China -- Defenses -- History -- Juvenile literature. Great Wall of China (China) -- History. China -- Defenses -- History. Literature. |
| Publisher | New York, NY :2017 |
| Edition | Revised edition. |
| Other Titles | You would not want to work on the Great Wall of China! |
| Contributors |
Antram, David,
1958- illustrator. Salariya, David, contributor. |
| Language |
English |
| Notes |
"Fantastic additional content"--Cover. Includes index. |
| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm. |
| ISBN | 9780531238387 0531238385 9780531231609 0531231607 9781518245244 1518245242 |
| Other | Classic View |