Bibliograph

The Shang dynasty, by Kirsty Holmes

Type

Label

The Shang dynasty, by Kirsty Holmes

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-11

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4-6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Shang dynasty

Oclc number

1203971622

Responsibility statement

by Kirsty Holmes

Series statement

Whatever happened?

Summary

The Shang Dynasty was the earliest recorded dynasty in China. It was in power for less than 600 years, but they ruled during great advances in math, art, astronomy, and military technology. If life was so great during this time, why did the Shang Dynasty end? Invasion is one main reason that readers learn about in this compelling volume, full of information about the civilization the Shang Dynasty created and about ancient China. Historical images and a timeline aid in comprehension of the social studies content included throughout

Table Of Contents

Whatever happened to the Shang dynasty? -- What was the Shang dynasty? -- The fall of the Xia -- A dynasty is born -- Written in the stars -- The good emperors -- Di Xin -- Da Ji -- The planets align -- The Battle of Muye -- Into the fire -- Rise and fall -- What remains of the ancients?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator