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by Nancy Ohlin (Author), Adam Larkum (Illustrator)
Get ready to blast back to the past and learn all about the Great Wall of China!
When people think about the Great Wall of China, that massive structure is likely to come to mind. But why did they build the wall in the first place, and how is it even still standing? This engaging nonfiction book, complete with black and white interior illustrations, will make readers feel like they've traveled back in time. It covers everything from how the Wall was built to what life in China was like at that time, and more. Find out interesting, little-known facts such as how working on the wall was often a form of punishment, and how the wall is so long it could wrap around the world twice! The unique details along with the clever and humorous interior illustrations make this series stand out from the competition.Author Biography
Nancy Ohlin is the author of the Blast Back! series, the YA novels Always, Forever and Beauty, and the early chapter book series Greetings from Somewhere under the pseudonym Harper Paris. She lives in Ithaca, New York, with her husband, their two kids, two cats, a bunny, and assorted animals who happen to show up at their door. Visit her online at nancyohlin.com.
Adam Larkum is a freelance illustrator based in the United Kingdom. In addition to his illustration work, he also works in animation and develops characters for television.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.1 x 5.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 04, 2017
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Blast Back! the Great Wall of China
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 7.2
Point Value: 1
