Title: Emperor Qin's terra-cotta army
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.
Subjects: Tomb, Juvenile literature, Terra-cotta sculpture, Chinese, Terra-cotta sculpture, Antiquities, Qin shi huang,, China, history, China, juvenile literature
Places: Shaanxi Sheng (China)
People: Qin shi huang Emperor of China (259 B.C.-210 B.C)
Time periods: Qin-Han dynasties, 221 B.C.-220 A.D.