At over 4,000 miles long, the Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built. Millions of people were forced to work on the Wall and many died. This book tells how the Wall was built and how it was used to defend China from its enemies to the north.
Rachel Lynette has written over seventy nonfiction books for children as well as resource materials for teachers. She is also a Top Ten seller on the website teacherspayteachers.com. In addition, she writes a blog for teachers, parents and homeschoolers focusing on higher level thinking skills called Minds in Bloom (www.minds-in-bloom.com).
Rachel lives in the Seattle area with her two delightful children, David and Lucy, and a cat named Cosette. When she isn't writing she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, biking, drawing, and crocheting colorful hats.
Rachel also writes under the pen names: Lynette Robbins and Tori Miller.
