01907cam a2200385 a 4500 4192 FISKH 20240626134305.0 060710s2007 nyuab j b 001 0 eng 2006022516 9780753459799 (alk. paper) 9780753464861 DLC DLC DLC eng CB151.S76 930.1 Steele, Philip, 1948- 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. 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. 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc BK 0 4192 4192 0 0 ddc 0 0 NFIC 001 001 ATKSNF 2024-06-26 0 STE 930.1 CB151.S76 2024-0883 2024-06-26 13:43:00 2024-06-26 BK