China’s Terracotta Army

When the First Emperor of China died 2,000 years ago, he was buried in a giant tomb. In 1974, this tomb was discovered along with an army of over 6,000 terracotta warriors. Discover the army for yourself and the reason they were buried with the Emperor. - Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. - Text type: An information book - Curriculum links: History: How are our toys different from those in the past; Art and Design: What is sculpture?