Great Wall Of China By Kevin and Nolan

The Great Wall was made in China . Introduction The Great Wall was made in China . The wall was made in 200 B.C. Qin Shi the emperor at the time began to make orders for the wall to be built in 3rd century B.C.

When and why was it built? It was made in 200 B.C (Before Christ) Qin Shi was the first emperor and he made the order to make the wall. It was made to protect them from attacks from Barbarian tribes. It was made by peasants, captured enemies, criminals and other people he didn’t like. Scholars rebuilt the wall today. The Ming were the people who built the wall. It took three million people to build it.

The description! The Great Wall was made out of brick, mud, dirt and earth. The bricks were made out of mud. It was 25 feet tall 6,200 miles long 15-40 f.t wide at the base 12-35 f.t wide at the summit There are battle towers all over the wall

The Great Wall today! The Great wall has been damaged over the years Some parts are below rivers 3,900 miles long today 10 million people visit the wall each year

Fun facts! It is said each stone cost a human life The wall is nicknamed sleeping dragon because of its long snake like shape It was the longest hand made thing ever It is wide enough to drive a truck on it Some towers have names like The Fairy Tower and The Wanglinglou Tower found on the highest point on the wall

Resources Grolier Kids Online Enchanted Learning.com Post Cards from China The Book By Zoe Dawson Great Wall Of China The Book By Kate Riggs Dib Dab Doo Kid Rex Encyclopedia for kids