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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2018
The Discovery of Fireworks and Gunpowder
By Phil Amara, Oliver Chin, Juan Calle (Illustrator)
Part of the The Asian Hall of Fame series
Travel back in time to uncover the explosive origins of fireworks and gunpowder.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Join Emma, Ethan, and their red panda guide, Dao, on a thrilling journey to ancient China. Discover the secrets of gunpowder and fireworks as they witness alchemists' explosive discoveries and their impact on history. From flamethrowers to dazzling displays, explore how these inventions shaped warfare and celebrations worldwide. Will they unravel the mysteries of pyrotechnics and bring history to life? Dive into this vibrant adventure and see how ancient innovations light up the modern world.
From the publisher
Accompany kids back in time to learn how fireworks and gunpowder were created; sequel in a series on cool inventions from Asia.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 3–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 760L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.9
- F&P level
- ~R
Publication
- Published
- January 12, 2018
- First published
- November 6, 2018
- Publisher
- Immedium
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781597021425
- LCCN
- 2018014290
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