The First Emperor
The First Emperor by Vicki Low, published by Oxford University Press in 2014, is a 48-page exploration of Prince Fu Su’s quest for magical herbs that promise eternal life. Set against the backdrop of a vast empire ruled by his father, Emperor Zheng, the narrative intertwines elements of fiction and non-fiction, providing a unique perspective on historical events. This edition is presented in English and features dimensions that make it accessible for young readers.
Readers will find a blend of engaging storytelling and informative content that brings historical periods to life. The book is part of the TreeTops Graphic Novels series, which aims to captivate both independent and reluctant readers through stunning artwork and exciting themes. With a focus on cross-curricular topics in history and geography, this work encourages discussion and inspires creative writing, making it suitable for intermediate readers and those interested in language arts.
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The First Emperor tells the story of Prince Fu Su’s quest. His father, Emperor Zheng, rules over a vast empire and wants to live forever. He sends his son to find some magical herbs that give eternal life. As Prince Fu Su travels he learns more about the magical herbs, but there is a problem… TreeTops Graphic Novels bring historical periods to life. These 24 action-packed graphic novels combine fiction and non-fiction texts in the one theme – from Vikings to gladiators and pirates to code-breakers.Non-fiction pages throughout give context and add depth to the stories to support comprehensionA different kind of reading challenge to engage your readers, especially the boys. Short captions of text, closely linked to the pictures, are perfect for second-language learnersIncredible stories are woven around amazing characters and events, exciting themes and stunning artwork to engage both independent and reluctant readersCross-curricular topics in history and geography stimulate discussion and inspire creative writing.
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