National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's Past

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's Past by Ball, Jacqueline. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780792277835.

In 1974, farmers uncover the terra-cotta army of Chinas first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi. Satellite technology reveals about 8,000 soldiers at the tomb complex. Only 1,000 have so far been excavated. In 1976, archaeologists uncover a Shang Dynasty tomb in the Henan province. They recover artifacts bearing the name Fu Hao. Could this be the same person whose name is found on oracle bones unearthed elsewhere in China? Bodies encased in suits of jade, and a pristinely preserved mummy are among the other treasures from Chinas tombs that continue to provide us with clues to her rich, complex past. Ancient China includes an interview with Dr. Zhichun Jing, University of British Columbia, and working archaeologist at Anyang, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.