Where Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

Where is/are...?

by Yona Z. McDonough

Explore the most amazing wonders of the ancient world!

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Middle Grade, Childrens, Historical, Geography, Juvenile

112 pages, Paperback

Published April 7, 2020

Reviews

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unusual and impressive sights from ancient times that still impress, even though only one remains standing today. Before reading this book, I could only name two of the seven wonders, but now I know about all of the wonders, why they were built, and why they no longer exist. It is astonishing to consider how these marvelous landmarks were constructed to such a large size and scope without the modern technological advances we have today. This makes a good tie-in to discussions on the architecture, size, and building of structures today as well as the significance of landmarks from a cultural, historical, and physical context.

[Esraa Gibreen · Rating 4 out of 5]

عجائب الدنيا السبع القديمة تبعا لتاريخ تأسيسها من الأقدم للأحدث:
1- الهرم الأكبر بالجيزة.
2- حدائق بابل المعلقة.
3- معبد أرتمس بإفيسس (تركيا حاليا).
4- تمثال زيوس (اليونان حاليا).
5- ضريح موسولوس (تركيا حاليا).
6- عملاق رودس (اليونان حاليا).
7- فنار الإسكندرية.

جميعها تدمرت ما عدا الهرم الأكبر، بالإضافة إنه ظل أكثر من 3880 عام كأطول مبنى في العالم.

[Dion Yulianto · Rating 3 out of 5]

1. Piramida Agung Giza, satu-satunya 7 Keajaian Dunia Kuno yang masih bisa disaksikan di era modern
2. Taman Bergantung di Babilonia, lebih merupakan fiksi ketimbang fakta karena sedikitnya bukti-bukti arkelogis yang ditemukan sehingga menjadi bangunan paling misterius diantara 7 Keajaiban Dunia kuno
3. Kuil Artemis di Ephesus, Kuil bergaya Yunani meskipun yang membangun bukan orang Yunani. Diperkirakan lebih megah dan mewah ketimbang Parthenon di Athena
4. Patung Zeus di Olympia, dikagumi karena ukuran patung Zeus yang begitu besar hingga hampir menyundul atap. Patung dibuat dari lempengan perunggu dan juga gading, posenya lalu ditiru untuk pembuatan The Lincoln Memorial di Washinton D.C.
5. Mausoleum di Halicarnassus, pusara yang dibangun dengan sangat indah (dan tinggi). Sekarang posisinya digantikan oleh Taj Mahal sebagai Keajaiban Dunia Modern
6. Patung Colossus di Rhodes, pantung raksasa yang menjulang tinggi di pelabuhan, terbuat dari Perunggu. Patung Liberty di New York mungkin gambaran serupa dari patung ini di dunia modern.
7. Mercusuar Alexandria, satu-satunya keajaiban dunia kuno yang punya fungsi, bukan hanya untuk megah-megahan, karena memandu kapal dan begitu tinggi (sekitar 150 m) sehingga terlihat dari jarak yang jauh. Dari semua bangunan 7 Keajaiban Dunia Kuno, Mercusuar Iskandariah ini yang paling banyak didokumentasikan sampai keruntuhannya tahun 1375 M akibat gempa besar.

Sebagian besar bangunan-bangunan megah ini runtuh karena gempa besar, dan reruntuhan atau bagiannya kemudian dijarah untuk membuat bangunan baru. Dibahas juga bagaimana perkiraan pembangunan bangunan-bangunan tinggi ini pada masanya.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I avoid these big head books because the front covers repel me. However, I found this one fascinating. The maps, timelines, and pictures all helped the story. It was laid out clearly and I learned so much. I'm not sure I realized the Hanging Gardens of Babylon may be a myth. It had a great balance of ancient history balanced with comparisons to modern sizes or monetary amounts making it easy to understand. It also includes a list of the 7 modern wonders of the world and natural wonders. I definitely recommend this one.

CCs: pg 50 naked runners (does not show genitals), pg 60 & 69 naked men on art (blurry at genital area)

[Yvonne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great overview of the Seven Wonders. Interesting that only one remains. I like how they told how we know about them now if they don't exist and some were on coins and some were in mosaics in other places, and some were written about. I liked the chapter on the new 2000's list of the seven wonders.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really cool, and I'm a little ashamed that I only knew two of the seven wonders before I read this.

I was so fascinated by these stories that, after finishing this, I went down quite a rabbit hole researching this subject!

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

These books are really neat but I wish they had different illustrations--not just black and white drawings. I know most of the places in this book no longer stand, but in the other books photos would even be nice.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love reading young readers books about subjects I'm interested in because they explain things in an interesting way and you learn what you wanted to when you picked up the book. Lots of interesting info in this book. This book is probably best suited for school age readers.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? By Yona Z. McDonough – I bought this for some little readers at a local elementary school! I love this series for encouraging little readers to love non-fiction! Happy Reading!

[Tam · Rating 2 out of 5]

My kids typically love this series but this one was very boring.

[Karthika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, succinct introduction

[Graemme Boone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative and interesting.

[Moonshadow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great at broadening the horizons of children.

[Oxalis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sums up the ancient seven wonders in a brief and very readable fashion. Illustrations are a nice addition.

[Vani Ghanate · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read about the wonders of the ancient world! A lot of information in this little book.

[Ben Shasky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciated the clarification of the Colossus of Rhodes probably NOT straddling a harbor because that would’ve been impractical.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes this is a kids book and yes it has simple writing, but is was very informative and interesting. It was a great read.

[Adrianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this with my kids as part of the Classical Conversations Cycle 1 to pair with ancient civilizations. Highly recommend!!!

[Bethany Stewart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read for a beginning reader. Short chapters with all the information you need.

[Erica Wring · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kids love these books, and I always learn something new as well.

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Good book. Is fantastic.

[Jeanine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Impressive narrative about the wonders of the ancient world. Of the original seven only one remains.

[Dietrich West-Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book for young adults. Well written. Good for maybe 2-4 grades. History and culture and myths. Nice blend.

[Elexndra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Library borrow

[Victor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pros:
+ scurt, la obiect, explicat foarte simplu si succint.

Cons:
- daca te astepti la info detaliate, cauta altceva.

[shemah · Rating 3 out of 5]

#2025

[Owen Littlefield · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was a little short and I would like some information about the new wonders that were voted.

[Cindy Jiménez-Vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me encantó repasar las siete maravillas del mundo antiguo. Tuve la suerte de ir a la única sobreviviente, Las pirámides de Giza, y también de apreciar las ruinas del fuerte sobre las ruinas del faro de Alejandría, una ciudad preciosa.

[Heidi Cowman · Rating 2 out of 5]

just not great