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The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China

by Jane O'Connor · 2002

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Describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
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ChinaChinaMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture booksyoung adult
Length
short · 48 pages

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