The Great Wall Through Time
A 2,700-Year Journey Along the World's Greatest Wall
Published on 20. January 2022
40 pages
978-0-241-57144-6 (ISBN)
Description
Embark on an unforgettable time-travelling journey along one of the world's greatest landmarks: the Great Wall of China.
Spanning 2,700 years and over 21,000km (13,000 miles), this beautifully illustrated children's ebook reveals the fascinating story of the Great Wall and the individuals that helped build it. What started out as a frontier defence against northern tribesmen has, over time, become one of the seven great wonders of the world.
Exquisite panoramic illustrations and engaging text bring to life key periods and turning points in the Great Wall's history - from the first defensive forts built in 656 BCE to its painstaking present-day restoration. Cutaway views reveal the interiors of important buildings, and pull-out details introduce fascinating facts and key characters. Children will also love searching for the adventurous time-travelling fox who appears in each of the artworks.
Perfect for parents and children to pore over together, The Great Wall Through Time makes a gorgeous gift or collector's item. Fun, interactive, and packed with details, it vividly presents Chinese history to children as they have never seen it before.
Spanning 2,700 years and over 21,000km (13,000 miles), this beautifully illustrated children's ebook reveals the fascinating story of the Great Wall and the individuals that helped build it. What started out as a frontier defence against northern tribesmen has, over time, become one of the seven great wonders of the world.
Exquisite panoramic illustrations and engaging text bring to life key periods and turning points in the Great Wall's history - from the first defensive forts built in 656 BCE to its painstaking present-day restoration. Cutaway views reveal the interiors of important buildings, and pull-out details introduce fascinating facts and key characters. Children will also love searching for the adventurous time-travelling fox who appears in each of the artworks.
Perfect for parents and children to pore over together, The Great Wall Through Time makes a gorgeous gift or collector's item. Fun, interactive, and packed with details, it vividly presents Chinese history to children as they have never seen it before.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Product notice
Fixed format
File size
43,36 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-241-57144-6 (9780241571446)
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Persons
Du Fei (born in Beijing, China) has 25 years' experience as a professor in the Mural Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing. A nationally renowned artist, he specializes in painting realistic works that tell the story of Chinese history and traditional culture. He has won awards at the National Fine Arts Exhibition (the most prestigious arts awards ceremony in China) and the National Mural Exhibition in China.
