seven wonders of the world

An award-winning historian, who has traveled to the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, reveals the latest archaeological discoveries to bring these monuments and the distinct cultures that built back to life, taking us on a journey into the indomitable ambition and creativity of the human spirit.

"See the wonders of the world and the people who built and used them brought back to life. . . . Children aged 9+ will learn when and how they were constructed, and what they teach us about how the people who lived at the sites might have spent their days" --Provided by publsiher.

Highlights the seven wonders of the ancient world and explains the feats of engineering behind constructing each wonder.

Presents an illustrated look at the seven wonders of the ancient world. Draws on the work of archeologists and historians to explore how and why these structures were built, what they looked like originally, and who built them.

Some places are tied to important historical events and hold special value for people in their communities. There are many incredible historical sites to visit, from battlefields and palaces to religious buildings. Historical Site Bucket List examines some amazing historical sites and their importance to humanity.

Provides descriptions of the seven wonders of the ancient world, including the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Colossus of Rhodes, the lighthouse at Alexandria, the hanging gardens of Babylon, the mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the statue of Zeus at Olympia, and the temple of Artemis at Ephesus.

"Current day kids Annie and Nico travel back to--ancient Egypt. That's about 4,500 years ago, when the world's largest pyramid was built, The Great Pyramid of It's also called the Pyramid of Cheops because it was built for the Pharaoh Cheops, who wanted to buried in it when he died"--Amazon.

More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. (Foldout map included).

Presents twenty trivia facts about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

"More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Author Yona Zeldis McDonough takes the readers on a trip to the Great Pyramids in Egypt (the only Wonder still standing), the Statue of Zeus at Olympia in ancient Greece, and the other spectacles, detailing the creativity and skill that these early civilizations possessed"--Provided by publisher.