Where Is the Great Wall?
More than two thousand years ago, the First Emperor of China built a wall to protect his land from nomadic attacks. This wall, known as the Great Wall of China, grew over time, but its construction came at a high cost - it is believed that over a million Chinese died building it. Patricia Brennan Demuth tells the story of the wall and how it reflects the history of China, including the rise and fall of dynasties, its rich culture, and its current status as a Communist world power.
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More than two thousand years ago, with his land under constant attack from nomads, the First Emperor of China came up with a simple solution: build a wall to keep out enemies. It was a wall that kept growing and growing. But its construction came at a huge cost: it is believed that more than a million Chinese died building it, earning the wall its nickname - the longest cemetery on earth. Through the story of the wall, Patricia Brennan Demuth is able to tell the story of China itself, the rise and fall of dynasties, the greatness of its culture, and its present-day status as a Communist world power.
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Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Author: Patricia Brennan Demuth
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31
UPC: 9780448483580
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
