Description

From the Easter Island statues in the South Pacific to the sprawling Great Wall of China, human-made wonders of the world captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young explorers and budding engineers to eight amazing structures with this high-interest set. Vibrant photos and elementary-level text examine each wonder's significance and history, location, how it was constructed and why. Each book also includes an in-depth look at one key feature.

Stonehenge is one of the world's most amazing, mysterious wonders. Erected more than 4,000 years ago, the ancient set of stone circles in southern England may be a monument to the dead, a calendar, or something else entirely. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines the structure and how it was made. The stones' significance in history and why they were erected are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the structure's smaller stones, called bluestones. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.