Wonders of the world /
Philip Steele ; foreword by Françoise Rivière.
- First published in paperback in 2011
- New York : Kingfisher, 2007.
- 63 pages : color illustrations ; map ; 28 cm
- Kingfisher knowledge .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
From the ingenuity of ancient engineering to the innovation of modern marvels, Wonders of the World reveals the greatest statues and structures that the world has ever seen. This striking book covers the ancient wonders, the later historical wonders, and the modern wonders of the world in glorious and colorful detail. Combining the latest computer-generated images with breathtaking photographs and engaging text, readers can peer into the world's marvels, such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the unforgettable Taj Mahal, and the extraordinary Three Gorges Dam in China.
9780753459799 (alk. paper) 9780753464861
2006022516
Civilization, Ancient--Juvenile literature. Civilization, Modern--Juvenile literature. Curiosities and wonders--Juvenile literature. Historic buildings--Juvenile literature. Historic sites--Juvenile literature. Antiquities--Juvenile literature. Architecture--Juvenile literature. Seven Wonders of the World--Juvenile literature.