At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui

Unearth the mysteries of the Mawangdui tombs and take a sneak peek at life in Han dynasty China!

This middle-grade chapter book unearths one of China's top archaeological finds of the last century. Miniature servants, mysterious silk paintings, scrolls of long-lost secrets, and the best preserved mummy in the world (the body of Lady Dai) are just some of the artifacts that shed light upon life in China 2200 years ago. Illustrations include archival photographs as well as gorgeously rendered illustrations of Lady Dai's life.

Back matter includes historical notes on the Qin and Han Dynasties, a time line, glossary, author's note, bibliography, quotation sources, and an index.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 04/08/2014
ISBN: 9781580893701
Pages: 80
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.40h x 11.30w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2014
School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 181
Booklist 03/15/2014 pg. 72
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2014
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2014 pg. 116
Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books 11/15/2014 pg. 89
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2015 pg. 15
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 199 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 164070 / At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui
Reading Level: 7.7 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 2