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Mikaya Press, 2006-04-02

Great Wall: The Story of Thousands of Miles of Earth and Stone That Turned a Nation Into a Fortress

Great Wall: The Story of Thousands of Miles of Earth and Stone That Turned a Nation Into a Fortress

Wonders of the World Book and Wonders of the World (Mikaya Paperback)

Elizabeth Mann, Author

Alan Witschonke, Illustrator

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9781931414128

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Now in paperback: A well-illustrated examination of the building of the Great Wall of China and the thousands of years of conflict that preceded it.
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Keywords and Themes: Ancient • Asia • History • JNF025020 • JNF025030 • Juvenile Nonfiction

Age Range • 9-13

Pages • 48

Subjects • Great Wall of China (China) - Juvenile litera

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Asia • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Ancient

This is the story of a people's struggle for absolute security in a violent and dangerous world. Needing defense against the Mongols whose empire encompassed most of the known world, the Chinese built the Great Wall of China over 200 years. Thousands of miles long, the Wall was guarded by over a million soldiers manning thousands of forts and towers.

Wonders of the World series

The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture.

"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."
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