Terracotta Army: Learning About Ancient China
Who isn’t fascinated by the life-sized terracotta soldiers that were unearthed in China several decades ago? Thousands of these clay soldiers were discovered, each with unique facial characteristics. They were buried with China’s first emperor in his mausoleum, along with hundreds of statues of horses and chariots. It is estimated that it took more than 700,000 workers nearly 40 years to complete the figures. The terracotta army is now considered one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time and continues to offer clues about life in Ancient China.
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Terracotta Army: Learning About Ancient China
Ming’s Adventure with the Terracotta Army
I love this gently told adventure, appropriate for even young children, and how it easily incorporates factual information into the story. Ming learns quite a bit about the army as he plays with the general, but there is even more detailed information included as well, separated from the main text by a distinctive font. The artwork is lovely, bringing the clay figures to life and capturing the intricate details of the soldiers’ uniforms. Really wonderful book to introduce children to this archaeological wonder and get them excited about their next trip to the museum!
By Ismoon (talk) 19:40, 9 January 2013 (UTC) (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Online Resources
Find out even more about China’s terracotta army with these wonderful online resources:
The Children’s Museum of Philadelphia: 10 Amazing Facts about the Terracotta Warriors & The Story of the Terracotta Warriors (video)
DK Find Out!: The Terracotta Army
National Geographic Kids: China’s Terracotta Warriors (video)
Marie’s Pastiche: Make Your Own Terracotta Soldiers
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