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Wonders of the world  Cover Image Book Book

Wonders of the world / written by Tom Jackson.

Jackson, Tom, 1972- (author.).

Summary:

Highlights the seven wonders of the world--the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria, along with modern day wonders such as the Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal and the Burj Khalifa.

Record details

  • ISBN: 074406256X
  • ISBN: 9780744062564
  • ISBN: 074406256X
  • ISBN: 9780744062571
  • ISBN: 0744062578
  • ISBN: 9781465422507
  • ISBN: 1465422501
  • ISBN: 9781685058500
  • ISBN: 1685058507
  • Physical Description: 72 pages : color illustrations, color maps, color photographs ; 29 cm.
  • Edition: Revised American edition.
  • Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, [2022]

Content descriptions

General Note:
publisher, place of publication, and page numbers may vary
Includes index (page 72).
Formatted Contents Note:
Mount Everest -- Mount Roraima -- Mount Fuji -- Old Faithful -- Dead Sea -- Grand Canyon -- Uluru -- Cave of Crystals -- Salar de Uyuni -- Serengeti -- Namib Desert -- Giant Forest -- Great Barrier Reef -- Victoria Falls -- Lascaux Cave paintings -- Stonehenge -- Nasca Lines -- Moai statues -- Machu Picchu -- Parthenon -- Petra -- Great Wall of China -- Eiffel Tower -- Pyramids of Giza -- Colosseum -- Angkor Wat -- Taj Mahal -- Neuschwanstein Castle -- Burj Khalifa -- Ancient wonders -- Record breakers -- Man-made wonders -- Glossary -- Index.
Target Audience Note:
8-12 years
Subject: Architecture, Ancient > Juvenile literature.
Natural monuments > Juvenile literature.
Seven Wonders of the World > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Informational works.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 28 of 31 copies available at Missouri Evergreen.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 31 total copies.
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Adair County Public Library JUV 722 Eye (Text) 34029002659000 Juv Non Fiction Available -
Barry Lawrence - Aurora Library Y 722 JAC (Text) 37884103678078 Youth Non-Fiction Available -
Camden County Library District - Camdenton J 722 Jackson (Text) 31320003370553 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Cape Girardeau Public Library 031.02 JAC (Text) 33042004894013 Juvenile Non-Fiction Checked out 05/10/2024
Crawford County Library-Recklein Memorial-Cuba J722 JAC (Text) 33431000668044 J Non-Fiction Available -
Jefferson County Library-Arnold J 722 JACKSON (Text) 30061100230297 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -
Jefferson County Library-Cedar Hill J 722 JACKSON (Text)
Digital Bookplate: Purchased with A&E Funds -- 2022
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Jefferson County Library-Northwest J 722 JACKSON (Text) 30051100230306 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -
Jefferson County Library-Windsor J 722 JACKSON (Text) 30065100230314 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -
Lebanon-Laclede County Library J 722 Jackson (Text) 380335403+ Middle Reader Nonfiction Available -

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Wonders of the World
Wonders of the World
by DK
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Wonders of the World


Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world. Children will be mesmerized by human-made landscapes such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide takes kids on an incredible journey around the world's most spectacular sights. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum atHalicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria and much more! Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on Wonders of the World , you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness Wonders of the World introduces the ultimate guide to remarkable architecture and natural wonders. Children can learn about the most incredible natural and human-made wonders, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see them as never before. This all-emcompassing wonders of the world guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians. So, what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon , learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic .

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