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Wonders of the world /

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: DK eyewitness booksPublisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2014, 2022Description: 72 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text, still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780744062571
  • 9781465422507
  • 1465422501
  • 9781484431474
  • 9781685058500
Other title:
  • Eyewitness wonders of the world
  • DK Eyewitness wonders of the world [Cover title]
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 722 23
LOC classification:
  • N5333 .J33 2014
Contents:
Mount Everest -- Mount Roraima -- Mount Fuji -- Old Faithful -- The Dead Sea -- The Grand Canyon -- Uluru -- The Cave of Crystals -- Salar de Uyuni -- The Serengeti -- The Namib Desert -- The Giant Forest -- Great Barrier Reef -- Victoria Falls -- Lascaux Cave paintings -- Stonehenge -- The Nasca Lines -- Moai statues -- Machu Picchu -- The Acropolis -- Petra -- The Great Wall of China -- The Eiffel Tower -- The pyramids of Giza -- The Colosseum -- Angkor Wat -- The Taj Mahal -- Neuschwanstein Castle -- Burj Khalifa -- Ancient wonders -- Record breakers -- Man-made wonders -- Glossary.
Summary: Discusses natural monuments and ancient and modern architectural feats and the marvels of engineering behind these timeless treasures.
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Holdings
Item type Current library Home library Collection Call number Vol info Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Standard Loan (Child Access) Bookmobile Juvenile Nonfiction Bookmobile Book 722/JACKSON 2022 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 50610024153913
Standard Loan Metalines Community Library Juvenile Nonfiction Metalines Community Library Book J 722 JACKSON (Browse shelf(Opens below)) DK Eyewitness Available 50610023060481
Standard Loan (Child Access) Rathdrum Library Juvenile Nonfiction Rathdrum Library Book 722/JACKSON 2022 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 50610024154093
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World.

Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world. Children will be mesmerized by human-made landscapes such as the Statue of Liberty to record-breaking natural marvels like the River Nile.

This unique, beautifully illustrated guide takes kids on an incredible journey around the world's most spectacular sights. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum atHalicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria and much more!

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on Wonders of the World , you can expect to find:

- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature
- Amazing facts, diagrams, statistics, and timelines
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field

Eyewitness Wonders of the World introduces the ultimate guide to remarkable architecture and natural wonders. Children can learn about the most incredible natural and human-made wonders, through amazing facts, diagrams, and statistics to see them as never before. This all-emcompassing wonders of the world guide is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.

So, what's new?

Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon , learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic .

"Supports the Common Core State Standards"--Cover.

Mount Everest -- Mount Roraima -- Mount Fuji -- Old Faithful -- The Dead Sea -- The Grand Canyon -- Uluru -- The Cave of Crystals -- Salar de Uyuni -- The Serengeti -- The Namib Desert -- The Giant Forest -- Great Barrier Reef -- Victoria Falls -- Lascaux Cave paintings -- Stonehenge -- The Nasca Lines -- Moai statues -- Machu Picchu -- The Acropolis -- Petra -- The Great Wall of China -- The Eiffel Tower -- The pyramids of Giza -- The Colosseum -- Angkor Wat -- The Taj Mahal -- Neuschwanstein Castle -- Burj Khalifa -- Ancient wonders -- Record breakers -- Man-made wonders -- Glossary.

Discusses natural monuments and ancient and modern architectural feats and the marvels of engineering behind these timeless treasures.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting.

DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

https://www.dk.com/

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