Fu Hao was a fearsome military general, queen, mother, and priestess in ancient China. She was one of the most powerful women in world history who lived around 3,200 years ago during the Shang dynasty. How do we piece together details about the life of a woman who lived so long ago? Dazzling objects found in Fu Hao's spectacular tomb and China's earliest writings on turtle shells and animal bones reveal her captivating story.
Journey through time to explore Fu Hao's China and learn about life during the Shang dynasty. Uncover fascinating facts about early Chinese writing and how a mystery around dragon bones led to the unexpected discovery of Fu Hao's tomb by China's first female archaeologist Zheng Zhenxiang. Investigate Fu Hao's remarkable bronze and jade treasures. Delve into the ancient technologies used to craft these incredible objects, and more!
Fu Hao: China's Warrior Queen includes engaging activities, a pronunciation key, definitions for new words, and discussion questions, making this book accessible and fun for young readers between the ages of 8 and 12.