Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector
by
Randel McGee
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1641701684
ISBN-13
9781641701686
Publisher
Familius LLC
Imprint
Familius LLC
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 23rd, 2021
Print length
32 Pages
Weight
496 grams
Dimensions
23.50 x 28.80 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification:
History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Ksh 2,350.00
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Zhang Heng, a brilliant inventor and advisor to the emperor, must create a device that can determine where an earthquake took place. Told in the dying art of Chinese shadow puppetry, this true story of the first seismograph will entertain and educate.
When thousands of people die in China's earthquakes, Emperor Shun Di does not know what to do as it takes days for a city to communicate the news to the Emperor. He assigns his wisest advisor, Zhang Heng, to create a device that will tell the Emperor and his court where an earthquake took place. Can Zhang Heng accomplish this impossible task?
Award-winning puppeteer Randel McGee who has studied the ancient art of shadow puppetry and performed all around the world brings his artistic prowess to the dying art of Chinese shadow puppetry. This beautiful picture book preserves both a remarkable true story and an incredible art form for generations to come.
Award-winning puppeteer Randel McGee who has studied the ancient art of shadow puppetry and performed all around the world brings his artistic prowess to the dying art of Chinese shadow puppetry. This beautiful picture book preserves both a remarkable true story and an incredible art form for generations to come.
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