Emperor Qin's terra-cotta army
By: by Diane Bailey ; content consultant, John Kong-Cheong Leung, Associate Professor of Asian History Northern Arizona University
Series: Digging up the past; Digging up the past (Essential Library (Firm))
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Minneapolis, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781624032325
Subjects: Tomb; Juvenile literature; Terra-cotta sculpture, Chinese; Terra-cotta sculpture; Antiquities
Description: Every new and groundbreaking archaeological discovery refines our understanding of human history. This title examines the exploration and study of Emperor Qin s terra-cotta army. The book explores the mausoleum s creation, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers  understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-109) and index.

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1080 Lexile.
Table of contents: title: A silent army; title: The discovery; title: The first empoeror; title: Glimpses into the past; title: The figures in the pits; title: Ready for war; title: Acres of treasures; title: A lasting legacy.