At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 80
Published: 2014
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“At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui” by Christine Liu Perkins explores the life and legacy of Lady Dai, a noblewoman from ancient China whose tomb was discovered in the 1970s at Mawangdui. The book intertwines history with the incredible artifacts found within her tomb, shedding light on the culture, art, and daily life of the Han dynasty. Through vivid storytelling, Perkins brings to life the significant contributions of Lady Dai and her family, celebrating their influence and the remarkable preservation of their burial treasures, as well as the insights they provide into ancient Chinese society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Treasure Trove .
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .
Sarah S. Brannen (www. sarahbrannen. com) is the award-winning illustrator of nearly twenty books for children. She lives in Massachusetts and is pretty good at tying her own shoes. Follow her on Twitter @SarahBrannen and on Instagram @SarahSBrannen.
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Ala Quick Pick - Reluctant Readers YA
This book was recognised in the Reluctant Readers YA category of the Ala Quick Pick.
