The Shang Dynasty

More than 3,600 years ago, the Shang Dynasty arose beside the Yellow River in China. The Shang invented a form of writing, were the first Chinese to use chariots, and were experts at bronze work. They also invented a calendar. The Shang Dynasty is part of the Super Science Facts series that engages readers in grades 5 to 12 with fun science facts and colorful images on every page to support comprehension. The series covers Physical Science, Life Science and Social Sciences in individual sets. The minimal-text format (1,700 to 2,000 words per book) introduces content vocabulary defined in context and repeated in a glossary. This audio edition features professional narration and highlights text as it is read. The reader may turn narration on or off while reading. This audio edition features professional narration and highlights text as it is read. The reader may turn narration on or off while reading.