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Fu Hao was a fearsome military general, queen, mother, and priestess in ancient China. She was one of the most powerful women in world history who lived around 3,200 years ago during the Shang dynasty. How do we piece together details about the life of a woman who lived so long ago? Dazzling objects found in Fu Hao's spectacular tomb and China's earliest writings on turtle shells and animal bones reveal her captivating story.
Journey through time to explore Fu Hao's China and learn about life during the Shang dynasty. Uncover fascinating facts about early Chinese writing and how a mystery around dragon bones led to the unexpected discovery of Fu Hao's tomb by China's first female archaeologist Zheng Zhenxiang. Investigate Fu Hao's remarkable bronze and jade treasures. Delve into the ancient technologies used to craft these incredible objects, and more!
Fu Hao: China's Warrior Queen includes engaging activities, a pronunciation key, definitions for new words, and discussion questions, making this book accessible and fun for young readers between the ages of 8 and 12.
About the author
Cortney Chaffin Kim is an educator and writer. As a child, Cortney dreamed of becoming an archaeologist and exploring the many mysteries buried deep under our feet. She has always loved learning about ancient people and the things they made and used in their everyday lives. With a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations, she is passionate about sharing the stories of people who lived long ago. Cortney lives in Wisconsin with her husband and son. They spend most of their time trying to avoid sneak attacks from their cat, Ziggy Stardust.
