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Great Wall Through Time: A 2,700-Year Journey Along the World's Greatest Wall
Great Wall Through Time: A 2,700-Year Journey Along the World's Greatest Wall | DK
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Travel through time on an exhilarating expedition to China's most famous landmark!The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most intriguing, well-known treasures. Spanning 2,700 years and over 13,000 miles long, embark on the fascinating tale of how the Great Wall was built and how it became one of the greatest man-made projects of all time. This thrilling children's book about this fascinating structure will leave you with newfound knowledge and appreciation for this amazing world wonder. It includes: - Exquisitely detailed panoramic artworks that show how the Great Wall of China has changed from one era to the next -- from the first defensive forts created in 656 BCE to the 13,000 mile-long monument still standing today - Cutaway views that reveal the interior of forts and buildings - Every illustration is surrounded by pull-out details for children to look at, drawing them into the picture and making the book fun and interactive - Lively, engaging narrative text and simple annotations that guide children on a journey through time This informative book educates young readers about how the Great Wall was built and showcases the people that help build it. The wall, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, started as a frontier defense against northern tribesmen and over the eras evolved to become the dynamic landmark that it is today. This educational history book also contains exceptional cutaway views revealing the interiors of important buildings, and pull-out details introducing fascinating facts and key characters. The time-traveling fox who appears in the artwork will have children inquisitively searching for the charming fox throughout the book. This makes for the perfect gift or collector's item for children age 7 and up to learn about the Great Wall of China and its history. It is also perfect for parents looking for books on Chinese history to read with their children, and those planning on visiting the Great Wall of China who want to learn more about the landmark before or after their trip.
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Du Fei is Professor of Mural Painting at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, China. His illustrations depicting numerous scenes from the history of the Great Wall of China for readers aged 7+ (part of a series) are gorgeous - packed with detail and information and reminding me of Bruegel. Sadly he is let down by text that is less rich in detail, offering a patchy and uncontextualised history of the wall and its significance.