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

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

List of contents

• 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

About the author

Tim Cooke

Summary

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

Foreword

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

Product details

• Authors: Tim Cooke
• Publisher: Wayland
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2021
• EAN: 9781526315373
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-1537-3
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 262 mm x 4 mm
• Series: A Question of History
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Military & Wars, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Asia, Interest age: from c 9 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), c 1500 BCE to c 1000 BCE