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Wonders of the world

Jackson, Tom 1972- (Author).

These Wonders of the World highlight astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet. Highlighting more than just the Seven Wonders of the World - the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria - DK Eyewitness Books: Wonders of the World showcases more than 50 architectural feats and natural treasures. From human-made landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile, this book takes kids on an incredible journey around the world's most spectacular sights. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

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  • ISBN: 9780744062571 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description print
    72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
  • Edition Revised edition.
  • Publisher 2022

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Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note: Mount Everest -- Mount Roraima -- Mount Fuji -- Old Faithful -- The Dead Sea -- The Grand Canyon -- Uluru -- The Cave of Crystals -- Salar de Uyuni -- The Serengeti -- The Namib Desert -- The Giant Forest -- Great Barrier Reef -- Victoria Falls -- Lascaux Cave paintings -- Stonehenge -- The Nasca Lines -- Moai statues -- Machu Picchu -- The Parthenon -- Petra -- The Great Wall of China -- The Eiffel Tower -- The pyramids of Giza -- The Colosseum -- Angkor Wat -- The Taj Mahal -- Neuschwanstein Castle -- Burj Khalifa -- Ancient wonders -- Record breakers -- Human-made wonders -- Glossary -- Index.