Wonders of the World

Wonders of the World

by DK

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780744062564
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 12/13/2022
Series: DK Eyewitness
Pages: 72
Sales rank: 316,080
Product dimensions: 8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

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/

Table of Contents

Mount Everest 6

Mount Roraima 8

Mount Fuji 10

Old Faithful 12

The Dead Sea 14

The Grand Canyon 16

Uluru 18

The Cave of Crystals 20

Salar de Uyuni 22

The Serengeti 24

The Namib Desert 26

The Giant Forest 28

Great Barrier Reef 30

Victoria Falls 32

Lascaux Cave paintings 34

Stonehenge 36

The Nazca Lines 38

Moai statues 40

Machu Picchu 42

The Parthenon 44

Petra 46

The Great Wall of China 48

The Eiffel Tower 50

The pyramids of Giza 52

The Colosseum 54

Angkor Wat 56

The Taj Mahal 58

Neuschwanstein Castle 60

Burj Khalifa 62

Ancient wonders 64

Record, breakers 66

Human-made wonders 68

Glossary 70

Index 72

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