The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder

The Asian Hall of Fame

von Oliver Chin, Phil Amara

40 Seiten, Hardcover, ab 3 bis 8 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Explore the first English children's picture book on how fireworks and gunpowder were created! This action-packed adventure features amazing illustrations which make history come alive.This is the second adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao transports the kids Emma and Ethan back in time to learn how fantastic creations came to be! This exciting journey investigates fireworks and gunpowder.It is like Globe Trekker meeting Back to the Future! The trio begins their trip 2,000 years ago in China! Alchemists discovered the secret formula for explosive powder and ancient dynasties used it.... even in war. Witness the evolution from flamethrower and bomb to gun and missile. However, fireworks also spread across the globe! Zip through the centuries to see how scientific advancements made new colors and shapes. Now everyone can celebrate happy occasions with dazzling light shows in the sky.Adults and children will enjoy this sequel to The Discovery of Ramen like. This story vividly introduces interesting facts (even chemistry) with globe trotting. Readers will learn lessons never taught in school, plus see how these creations made possible modern pyrotechnics for festivals and holidays, from the Fourth of July to New Year's. Discover more amazing inventions from The Asian Hall of Fame in the future!Teachers and librarians will appreciate how students eagerly absorb history, culture, and key words. Fans of comics and graphic novels will delight in the dynamic artwork, scenes so spectacular that you can see the sparkles and smell the smoke coming off the printed pages."an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections."- Midwest Book Review

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte Frühe moderne Kriegsfühung (inklusive Schießpulver)
• ISBN: 9781597021425
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 06.11.2018
• Größe: 257 x 249 mm
• Verlag: Immedium
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 3 bis 8 Jahre
• Illustrationen: Juan Calle