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Author
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st paperback ed.
Physical Desc
xvii, 412 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A new and important history of the epic story of the Great Wall of China that guides the reader through the conquests and cataclysms of the Chinese empire, from the second millennium BC to present day. Over 2,200 years old and 4,300 miles long, the Great Wall of China has made an overwhelmingly confident physical statement about the country it spans. China's age-old sense of being an advanced civilization anxious to draw a clear line between itself...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
830L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
This title explores and explains how the Great Wall of China was built. The wall's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the wall was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the wall.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
750L
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explores various perspectives on the process of building the Great Wall of China. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--
10) Iron widow
Author
Lexile measure
HL 830L
Language
English
Description
"The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall of China. It doesn't matter that the girls die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But when she gets her vengeance, it becomes clear that she is an Iron Widow, a rare...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Great Wall of China, built many thousands of years ago, still partially stands today throughout the northern parts of the country. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text." -- Provided by publisher.
14) The Great Wall
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (1 hr., 43 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.
15) The Great Wall
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1997
Lexile measure
910L
Physical Desc
44 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the building of the Great Wall of China and the thousands of years of conflict that preceded it.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
530L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the Great Wall of China, including how and why it was built, the dynasties behind its construction, what it was used for, and what it's like today." -- From publisher website.
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