Title: The tomb of China's first emperor
Description: The tomb of China s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, is guarded by an army of more than 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors. Doubtless many untold treasures and secrets are sealed in the unopened burial chamber and perhaps a deadly river of mercury, too. Young archaeologists will delight in learning about this famous ruler and his quest for eternal life. They ll find out how the latest technology is being used to reveal more about the tomb s contents while preserving its artifacts. Beautifully vivid photographs complement the intriguing text, while a timeline aids in summarizing key historical details.
Subjects: Juvenile literature, Terra-cotta sculpture, Chinese, Kings, queens, rulers, etc., Kings and rulers, juvenile literature, 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.