Unearth the mysteries of the Mawangdui tombs and take a sneak peek at
life in Han dynasty China!
This middle-grade chapter book unearths one of China's top
archaeological finds of the last century. Miniature servants, mysterious
silk paintings, scrolls of long-lost secrets, and the best preserved
mummy in the world (the body of Lady Dai) are just some of the artifacts
that shed light upon life in China 2200 years ago. Illustrations include
archival photographs as well as gorgeously rendered illustrations of
Lady Dai's life.
Back matter includes historical notes on the Qin and Han Dynasties, a
time line, glossary, author's note, bibliography, quotation sources, and
an index.