Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781641701686)

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.

Author: Randel McGee
ISBN-10: 1641701684
ISBN-13: 9781641701686
Publisher: Familius
Language: English
Published: 11/23/2021
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.10w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/01/2022 pg. 82
Booklist 02/01/2022 pg. 50