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Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector

$17.99

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2023 BSB NSTA Best STEM Book of the Year
2023 Storytelling World Resource Award winner


When thousands of people die in China's earthquakes, Emperor Shun Di does not know what to do as it takes days for a city to communicate the news to the Emperor. He assigns his wisest advisor, Zhang Heng, to create a device that will tell the Emperor and his court where an earthquake took place. Can Zhang Heng accomplish this impossible task? 

Award-winning puppeteer Randel McGee who has studied the ancient art of shadow puppetry and performed all around the world brings his artistic prowess to the dying art of Chinese shadow puppetry. This beautiful picture book preserves both a remarkable true story and an incredible art form for generations to come. 

 

About Randel McGee

Randel McGee is an internationally recognized storyteller, children’s performing artist, and the author of Paper Craft Fun for Holidays. He was an artist-in-residence with the California Arts Council and Idaho Commission of the Arts and served as a consultant with the California State Library System.

Product Details

Page Count: 32
ISBN-10: 1641701684
ISBN-13: 9781641701686
Product Format: Hardback

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