Tim Cooke

A Question of History: Why did the Shang write on turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty

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Produktbeschreibung

A lighthearted history series that tackles the questions that children really ask.

Produktdetails

• A Question of History
• Verlag: Hachette Children's Group
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Oktober 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 209mm x 265mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 142g
• ISBN-13: 9781526315373
• ISBN-10: 1526315378
• Artikelnr.: 60935267

Autorenporträt

Tim Cooke is a graduate of Oxford University. He has worked in children's publishing for over 20 years, and has written or contributed to dozens of books on a wide range of subjects. Among his publications as writer or editor are numerous sets about military history, particularly the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War. He has also written extensively about general history, both ancient and modern.

Inhaltsangabe

1: The mighty Shang dynasty
2: Why did the Shang love AND hate mud?
3: Who was the Shang's perfect ruler?
4: Why did the Shang write on turtle shells?
5: Why were the Shang such fearsome warriors?
6: Why did the Shang bury things with the dead?
7: What was so special about Fu Hao?
8: How did the Shang know what day it was?
9: Were there really dragons in China?
10: Did the Shang really invite writing?
11: What was sp special about a green stone?
12: Why were moths so valuable?
13: Quick-fire questions
14: Glossary
15: Timeline & further information
16: Index