At home in her tomb: Lady Dai and the ancient Chinese treasures of Mawangdui
Christine Liu-Perkins; with illustrations by Sarah S. Brannen
- Resource Type:
- Book (Print/Paper)
- Publication:
- Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2014]
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- Summary:
- Over two thousand years ago in China, Lady Dai was buried with her family. In 1972, their tombs were discovered, and Lady Dai's body was remarkably preserved.
- Table of Contents:
- Introduction: Face-to-face with Lady Dai
- Excavation of a time capsule
- The mysterious cadaver
- A house underground
- All the comforts of home
- Lady Dai's silk treasures
- Library of silk and bamboo
- Conclusion: Time capsule of Mawangdui
- Historical note: Legacy of the Qin and Han Dynasties
- Time line of the Qin and early Han Dynasties
- Glossary.
- Author/Creator:
- Liu-Perkins, Christine , author
- Contributors:
- Brannen, Sarah S. , illustrator
- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- Item content: English
- Main Work:
- Subjects:
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- General Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
Accelerated Reader MG 7.7 2.0 164070 EN.
Reading Counts High School 10.5 6 Q62726 - Audience:
- Preteens
Children
Ages: 10-13.
Grades: 5-8.
1110L (source: Lexile) - Physical Description:
- 80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 x 29 cm
- Call Numbers:
- J931 L783at
- ISBNs:
- 9781580893701
- Library of Congress Control Numbers:
- 2012024630
- OCLC Numbers:
- 883921376
- Other Control Numbers:
- [Unknown Type]: jlg17372814