Steele, Philip 1948- creator text bibliography nyu New York Kingfisher 2007 First published in paperback in 2011 monographic eng

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63 pages : color illustrations ; map ; 28 cm 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. juvenile Philip Steele ; foreword by Françoise Rivière. Includes bibliographical references and index. 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 CB151.S76 930.1 9780753459799 (alk. paper) 9780753464861 2006022516 DLC 060710 20240626134305.0 4192 eng