Bibliograph

The Great Wall of China, by Nancy Ohlin ; illustrated by Adam Larkum

Type

Label

The Great Wall of China, by Nancy Ohlin ; illustrated by Adam Larkum

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 110)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 7-10

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Great Wall of China

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

951071243

resource.readingGradeLevel

Grades 4-6

Responsibility statement

by Nancy Ohlin ; illustrated by Adam Larkum

Series statement

Blast back!

Summary

When people think about the Great Wall of China, that massive structure is likely to come to mind. But why did they build the wall in the first place, and how is it even still standing? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the Wall was built to what life in China was like at that time, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how working on the wall was often a form of punishment, and how the wall is so long it could wrap around the world twice!

Table Of Contents

A brief history of the Great Wall of China -- What is the Great Wall made of? -- Passes and towers -- China before the Great Wall -- The beginnings of the Great Wall -- A unified China, a unified wall -- The Great Wall from the Han through the Song Dynasties -- The Great Wall under Mongolian rule -- The Great Wall during the Ming Dynasty -- The Great Wall during the Qing Dynasty -- China today -- The Great Wall today

Target audience

juvenile

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