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The Emperor's Army : A Mathematical Adventure by Virginia Walton Pilegard
Category: Picture Books
When the first emperor of China falls under the influence of an evil prime minister out to abolish education, a wise scholar and his son flee for the mountains. During their time hiding in a secluded cave, the young boy discovers a site that contains a complete militia made of clay. Archers kneel with ...Show more
The Warlord's Beads: A Mathematical Adventure by Virginia Walton Pilegard
Category: Picture Books | Series: A Mathematical Adventure
A story set in ancient China. In exchange for warm beds and enough to eat, Chuan's father must inventory all of a warlord's many treasures. He fears that the powerful man will accuse him of stealing because he keeps losing count. Chuan sees that the task is overwhelming and volunteers to help. His fathe ...Show more
The Warlord's Fish by Virginia Walton Pilegard; Nicolas Debon (Illustrator)
Category: Picture Books | Series: Warlord's Ser.
ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM SELECTION"The young artist's apprentice of Warlord's Puzzle (2000) and Warlord's Beads (2001) brings a third ancient invention to the world 1/2compasses 1/2with an adventure story-plus instructions at the end for a simple modern instrument 1/2"-Kirkus ReviewsClever Chuan makes ...Show more
The Warlord's Kites: A Mathematical Adventure by Virginia Walton Pilegard
Category: Education
In this fifth adventure in the Warlord's Series, Chuan and his friend Jing Jing, the puppet master's daughter, are watching the sunset at the palace gates when they see a cloud of dust on the horizon. It is an invading army. As the palace prepares to withstand the attack, Chuan continues making paper, ...Show more
The Warlord's Puppeteers: A Mathematical Adventure by Virginia Walton Pilegard
Category: Picture Books | Series: A Mathematical Adventure
Clever young Chuan and his artist mentor are back in this fourth book of the Warlord Series. This time, the two are journeying across the desert to find their master, the warlord, when they meet up with a group of travelling puppeteers. When bandits attack and steal their trunk of puppets, Chuan knows t ...Show more
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