號角書評
Since 1974, thousands of clay soldiers have been unearthed near the tomb of China's Emperor Qin, who died in 210 b.c. Color photographs, which vary in clarity, provide visual evidence of this magnificent find, which promises to be even more amazing when Qin's tomb is excavated. Lazo's repetitive prose presents biographical information about the emperor and explains the restoration process. Bib., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
《書目》(Booklist)評論
Gr. 5-8. This well-designed volume explores a monumental archaeological find discovered in 1974: the life-size terra-cotta figures of an army of 7,500 soldiers at an ancient Chinese burial site. For 22 centuries, these sensitively carved statues of individual men and horses guarded the tomb of Qin, the first emperor of China. In this book, evidently the first written for children on the subject, Lazo tells two interconnected tales: the history of Emperor Qin's conquests and accomplishments (including the Great Wall) and the modern-day story of the unearthing, restoration, and appreciation of the clay figures. Excellent full-color photographs of the artifacts illustrate the text, offering vivid glimpses of another time and place. Good reading as archaeology, history, or both. ~--Carolyn Phelan
