TY - BOOK AU - Steele,Philip TI - Wonders of the world T2 - Kingfisher knowledge SN - 9780753459799 (alk. paper) AV - CB151.S76 U1 - 930.1 PY - 2007/// CY - New York PB - Kingfisher KW - Civilization, Ancient KW - Juvenile literature KW - Civilization, Modern KW - Curiosities and wonders KW - Historic buildings KW - Historic sites KW - Antiquities KW - Architecture KW - Seven Wonders of the World N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - 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. ER -