world heritage areas

Contains profiles of 1031 worldwide locations on the UNESCO World Heritage list, with full-color photographs, maps, and brief overviews of each site's historical background.

Contains profiles of 981 worldwide locations on the UNESCO World Heritage list, with full-color photographs, maps, and brief overviews of each site's historical background.

Collects photographs of four hundred places distinguished as UNESCO World Heritage sites and considered historically, culturally, and ecologically significant.

Describes ways in which appreciation of and protection of our diverse cultural heritages help make us all citizens of the whole world.

Offers a brief overview of the history of the Taj Mahal, discussing its original purpose, where it is, why it is considered a threatened monument, and what is being done to conserve it.

Offers a brief overview of the history of the Great Wall of China, discussing its original purpose, how it was built, why it is considered a threatened monument, and what is being done to conserve it.