seven wonders of the world

Features seven wonders of the natural world including the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, and Mount Everest, and shows how they were formed and why they are changing.

Features seven engineering feats which in their time pushed forward the boundaries of science and technology; includes the Sydney Opera House, Aswan High Dam, Sears Tower, and others.

One hundred great buildings, monuments, and triumphs of engineering from around the world are described and illustrated.

Examines the amazing architectural achievements of the ancient world known as the Seven Wonders of the World, including the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Colossus of Rhodes.

Presents retellings of classic tales about the seven wonders of the ancient world, including the Lighthouse at Alexandria, and the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Describes the Great Pyramid of Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the other ancient structures known as the Seven Wonders of the World.

Describes the construction of each of the Seven Wonders of the World and relates them to similar structures in ancient and modern times.

Describes seven monuments of civilization which were named by the ancient Greek scholars and known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; profiles seven wonders which were established in 2007, such as Machu Picchu and the Great Wall of China; and includes twenty projects.

"An introduction to the wonders of the world, both natural and those created by human beings. Features include fact boxes, maps, photographs, drawings, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the construction and unique qualities of the seven wonders of the modern world--the Panama Canal, the North Sea Protection Works, the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, the CN Tower, the Itaipu Dam, and the Channel Tunnel--and recommends Web sites on each.