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DK Eyewitness Books
Wonders of the World
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.
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.
72 pages, Hardcover
First published June 16, 2014
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But first some background: Over the last 20 years, I've written books, magazine and newspaper articles, for online and for television. I get to write about a wide range of subjects, everything from axolotls to zoroastrianism. However, my specialties are natural history, technology and all things scientific. I've worked on projects with Brian May, Patrick Moore, Marcus de Sautoy and Carol Vorderman and for major international publishers, such as Dorling Kindersley, National Geographic, Scholastic, Hachette, Facts on File and BBC Magazines.
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But first some background: Over the last 20 years, I've written books, magazine and newspaper articles, for online and for television. I get to write about a wide range of subjects, everything from axolotls to zoroastrianism. However, my specialties are natural history, technology and all things scientific. I've worked on projects with Brian May, Patrick Moore, Marcus de Sautoy and Carol Vorderman and for major international publishers, such as Dorling Kindersley, National Geographic, Scholastic, Hachette, Facts on File and BBC Magazines.
I spend my days finding fun ways of communicating all kinds of facts, new and old, to every age group and reading ability. I live in Bristol, England, with my wife and three children. I studied zoology at Bristol University and have had spells working at the zoos in Jersey and Surrey. I used to be something of a conservationist, which included planting trees in Somerset, surveying Vietnamese jungle and rescuing buffaloes from drought-ridden Zimbabwe. Writing jobs have also taken me to the Galápagos Islands, the Amazon rainforest, the coral reefs of Indonesia and the Sahara Desert. Nowadays, I can be found mainly in the attic."
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October 25, 2024
Nicely/evenly split between natural and manmade wonders, this books includes all the usual suspects—Grand Canyon, Angkor Wat, Great Barrier Reef, Great Wall of China, etc.—along with a few surprises, such as the Dead Sea, the Serengeti and South America's flat-topped Roraima tepui mountain, (and I'm still not sure how those things were formed—was the whole area originally a plateau that high, and then the non-tepui parts all eroded down to what is today ground level??).
Even though I was well familiar with most all of these places/things, I still learned a few details. Hadn't known that the Great Pyramid (clocking in at a mere 482 feet) was the world's tallest man-made structure for nearly 4,000 years); or that specific-type gladiators only fought other specific-type gladiators (e.g., the sword-and-shield secutores fought the net-and-trident retiarii); or that some of the moai statues on Easter Island wore separate "topknots" made from red sandstone:, (although looking for other photos online, I can find pictures of the same four, so not sure if that means only four survived or there were only four in the first place). Also, a couple of things—like Easter Island and Peru's Nazca Lines (which can only be properly observed from an airplane)—REALLY make you want to believe in aliens!
I've only made it to three of the natural "wonders," although I've visited seven of the easier-to-reach manmade ones. And while it's still possible I may someday get to Stonehenge or Old Faithful (where Philip Sheridan's US Army* used to power wash their laundry—another fun fact!)…as to the rest, all such future traveling is probably going to be via books like this one.
* Sheridan has always seemed like an interesting character—but he also had the worst hat in the entire Civil War!
Even though I was well familiar with most all of these places/things, I still learned a few details. Hadn't known that the Great Pyramid (clocking in at a mere 482 feet) was the world's tallest man-made structure for nearly 4,000 years); or that specific-type gladiators only fought other specific-type gladiators (e.g., the sword-and-shield secutores fought the net-and-trident retiarii); or that some of the moai statues on Easter Island wore separate "topknots" made from red sandstone:, (although looking for other photos online, I can find pictures of the same four, so not sure if that means only four survived or there were only four in the first place). Also, a couple of things—like Easter Island and Peru's Nazca Lines (which can only be properly observed from an airplane)—REALLY make you want to believe in aliens!
I've only made it to three of the natural "wonders," although I've visited seven of the easier-to-reach manmade ones. And while it's still possible I may someday get to Stonehenge or Old Faithful (where Philip Sheridan's US Army* used to power wash their laundry—another fun fact!)…as to the rest, all such future traveling is probably going to be via books like this one.
* Sheridan has always seemed like an interesting character—but he also had the worst hat in the entire Civil War!
March 10, 2020
This book is about the many wonders of the world. This book gives many details about the wonder its talking about. And it provides many photos and cool facts about that place. It also gives a brief history of the place and why it is the way it is. This book gives about 50 wonders to read about.
This book was very good. I like how it gave lots of details and photos about the place it was talking about. This book in my opinion would be good for people that want to explore the world and find a unique and interesting place to go and visit. This book would also be good fr people that want to find a new vacation spot. Overall i would give this book a 5 out of 5.
This book was very good. I like how it gave lots of details and photos about the place it was talking about. This book in my opinion would be good for people that want to explore the world and find a unique and interesting place to go and visit. This book would also be good fr people that want to find a new vacation spot. Overall i would give this book a 5 out of 5.
January 29, 2022
So many places to go now!
November 10, 2023
Beautifully illustrated and interesting!
February 19, 2020
It was very interesting learned about some cool new things.
June 10, 2023
Tons of fiction in this book of facts.
February 22, 2023
This is a beautiful book stuffed full of facts, photos, and illustrations. Not only does it feature special landmarks and structures around the world, it also has tidbits of history and science. It's perfect for a homeschool geography study. Note to creationists: There are a few, infrequent mentions of "millions of years."
July 23, 2016
Superb illustrations of some of the most spectacular sights in the world. Highly recommended for young readers.
April 8, 2023
A wonderful book about different wonders of the world. Great pictures and facts.
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