Around the Ying Zheng, king of Qin, became the first emperor of China. He had new ideas & made new laws. He built big palaces
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Presented by the British Museum this is the story of the most famous army in the world. A triumph of early mass production & craftmanship, they were dreamt up by a man whose face we will never know; a figure who remains a more shadowy presence than that of his constructed warriors. & yet, Qin Shihuangdi was one of the greatest military leaders in history. Based on the latest research & including location photography at key sites in China, this film sheds new light on the achievements, ambitions & legacy of this enigmatic & intriguing ruler
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Legendary tenor Placido Domingo stars in this visually stunning production of Tan Dun's opera which tells of Emperor Qin's ...

What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Suitable for school projects, this title introduces young readers to the wonder of the prehistoric world. It also features illustrations, photographs of dinosaur models & links to recommended websites. ...

Introduces young readers to the wonders of the past. Filled with historical information from the first people, farmers, cities & civilisations all the way to the World Wars & the modern day, this book answers such questions as ' What were the pyramids for?'; ' Who lived in the Forbidden City?'; &, ' When was the World Wide Web invented?'. ...

Why do things float? What happens to the food you eat? Suitable for school projects, this book helps you find out the answers to these & many more questions. It introduces young readers to the wonders of science. It comes with simple text, photographs & illustrations, fun science activities & exciting recommended Web sites. ...

Introduces young readers to the wonders of the sea. Filled with information on waves, currents, marine life & ocean exploration, this book answers such questions as ' How deep is the ocean?' ' Which fish can blow itself up like a balloon?' & ' How do dolphins use sound to hunt?' ...

An ideal book for children with lots of questions about the Solar System & the Universe such as ' What are stars made of?' ' Why does the moon shine?' & ' What do astronauts wear? This charming encyclopedia is full of simple, easy-to-read text & lively, detailed illustrations, introducing young readers to the basic concepts of space. ...