About the book
More than two thousand years ago, with his land under constant attack from nomads, the First Emperor of China came up with a simple solution: build a wall to keep out enemies. It was a wall that kept growing and growing. But its construction came at a huge cost: it is believed that more than a million Chinese died building it, earning the wall its nickname--the longest cemetery on earth. Through the story of the wall, Patricia Brennan Demuth is able to tell the story of China itself, the rise and fall of dynasties, the greatness of its culture, and its present-day status as a Communist world power.
Editions of Where Is the Great Wall?
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780448483580
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698198937
Read an Excerpt
More than two thousand years ago, with his land under constant attack from nomads, the First Emperor of China came up with a simple solution: build a wall to keep out enemies. It was a wall that kept growing and growing. But its construction came at a huge cost: it is believed that more than a million Chinese died building it, earning the wall its nickname--the longest cemetery on earth. Through the story of the wall, Patricia Brennan Demuth is able to tell the story of China itself, the rise and fall of dynasties, the greatness of its culture, and its present-day status as a Communist world power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where Is the Great Wall? about?
More than two thousand years ago, with his land under constant attack from nomads, the First Emperor of China came up with a simple solution: build a wall to keep out enemies. It was a wall that kept growing and growing. But its construction came at a huge cost: it is believed that more than a million Chinese died building it, earning the wall its nickname--the longest cemetery on earth. Through the story of the wall, Patricia Brennan Demuth is able to tell the story of China itself, the rise and fall of dynasties, the greatness of its culture, and its present-day status as a Communist world power.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Where Is the Great Wall??
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, places, cultures and national identity
Where can I read a sample of Where Is the Great Wall??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780448483580
Is Where Is the Great Wall? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Where Is?
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Where Is the Great Wall??
Patricia Brennan Demuth
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Where Is the Great Wall? is available as paperback(ISBN 9780448483580) and ebook(ISBN 9780698198937)
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