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Uncover History: Shang Dynasty
Series: Uncover History
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Uncover History and find out about the Shang dynasty with this fun and humorous guide Founded sometime around 1600 BCE, the Shang Dynasty was governed by a series of about 29 kings over a 600 year period. They were situated along the Yellow River Valley, China,...
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Uncover history and see how people lived during the time of the Shang dynasty with this fun and humorous guide
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Uncover History and find out about the Shang dynasty with this fun and humorous guide Founded sometime around 1600 BCE, the Shang Dynasty was governed by a series of about 29 kings over a 600 year period. They were situated along the Yellow River Valley, China, and historians know a lot about their lives from the discovery of the oracle bones, ancient tombs and cities and other artefacts. The Shang Dynasty is known for the invention of early writing, the development of a government, their skill with bronze and their use of the chariot and bronze weapons in warfare.Who were the Shang? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they made, how they traded and some Chinese folk tales. Find out the answer to questions such as 'how did the Shang wage wars?', 'what were dragon bones?' and 'what did Shang kings do?' Using fun, humorous illustrations, this book offers an insight into the daily life of the Shang people. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ Read the other titles in the series: Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, The Maya, The Vikings and the Stone, Bronze and Iron Age
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Uncover History: Shang Dynasty
Uncover History and find out about the Shang dynasty with this fun and humorous guide Founded sometime around 1600 BCE, the Shang Dynasty was governed by a series of about 29 kings over a 600 year period. They were situated along the Yellow River Valley, China, and historians know a lot about their lives from the discovery of the oracle...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Uncover History: Ancient Greece
Uncover History and find out about ancient Greece, its people and the story of ancient Greek myths with this fun, humorous guide.Who were the ancient Greeks? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they ate and wore, and why Athens was so important for them? Discover the answers to questions such as 'what happened at a Greek...PaperbackSold Out -
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Uncover History: The Maya
Uncover History and find out about the Mayan civilisation with this fun and humorous guide. Who were the Mayans? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did and why they built pyramids. Find out about their gods, why they stargazed and what happened to their civilisation. Find out the answer to questions such as 'who ruled the Maya?', 'what...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526322135
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wayland
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 147g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Geoff Barker has written a number of titles for both children and adults. His book subjects include history, social and environmental sciences, biology and geography. Geoff used to work in book publishing before he became an author. He is married with children and lives and works in Scotland.
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