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.
- ISBN10 1538206579
- ISBN13 9781538206577
- Publish Date 30 July 2017
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Gareth Stevens Publishing
- Format Hardcover (Library Binding)
- Pages 48
- Language English