Cart
Free US shipping over $10
Proud to be B-Corp

Wonders of the World Philip Steele

Wonders of the World By Philip Steele

Wonders of the World by Philip Steele


$10.00
Condition - Very Good
Only 1 left

Summary

Presents the history, stories and people behind the planet's most amazing structures. This book contains chapters that: feature artworks that recreate the seven ancient wonders; talk about the later historical wonders, such as the Great Wall of China; and reveal modern marvels, including the world's tallest skyscrapers.

Wonders of the World Summary

Wonders of the World: A Breathtaking Tour of the Planet's Greatest Manmade Structures by Philip Steele

"Kingfisher Knowledge" is a comprehensive, dynamic series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Using lively, engaging text and state-of-the-art digital artwork, the series covers an immense range of subjects in impressive depth and is a major educational resource. "Wonders of the World" reveals the history, stories and people behind the planet's most amazing structures. In chapter one, exciting artworks recreate the seven ancient wonders; chapter two zooms in on the later historical wonders, such as the Great Wall of China; and the final chapter reveals modern marvels, including the world's tallest skyscrapers.

About Philip Steele

Philip Steele is an experienced author and editor who has been writing books for children and adults on a wide range of topics, including history, geography and cultural themes, for over 20 years. He lives in North Wales, United Kingdom.

Table of Contents

6-7 Foreword; Chapter 1: Ancient Wonders; 8-9 Pyramids of Egypt; 10-11 Hanging Gardens of Babylon; 12-13 Statue of Zeus at Olympia; 14-15 Temple of Artemis at Ephesus; 16-17 Mausoleum at Halicarnassus; 18-19 The Colossus of Rhodes; 20-21 The Pharos at Alexandria; 22-23 Chapter 2: Historical Wonders; 24-25 The Colosseum at Rome; 26-27 Great Wall of China; 28-29 Angkor Wat; 30-31 Easter Island statues; 32-33 Chichen Itza; 34-35 The Taj Mahal; 36-37 Canals of Venice; 38-39 Chapter 3: Modern Wonders; 40-41 Skyscrapers; 42-43 Temples of the arts; 44-45 Water wonders (dams); 46-47 Tunnels and bridges; 48-49 Info lab (the CERN laboratory); 50-51 Modern colossi; 52-53 Reaching other worlds; 54-55 Reaching other worlds; 56-59 UNESCO World Heritage sites; 60-61 Glossary; 62-63 Index; 64 Acknowledgements.

Additional information

GOR003532014
9780753414262
0753414260
Wonders of the World: A Breathtaking Tour of the Planet's Greatest Manmade Structures by Philip Steele
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pan Macmillan
2007-05-07
64
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Wonders of the World