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How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built - (How the Wonders Were Built) by Jiri Bartunek & Tom Velcovsky

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  • In the next book in the How the Wonders Were Built series, the new seven wonders of the world are introduced from the architectural point of view in this fully illustrated title.The Great Wall of China, Petra, The Colosseum, Chichén Itzá, Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer were selected as the new seven wonders of the world by over 600 million people who participated in a vote between 2000 and 2007.
  • 9-12 Years
  • 9.53" x 12.68" Hardcover
  • 48 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Architecture
  • Series Name: How the Wonders Were Built

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Book Synopsis



In the next book in the How the Wonders Were Built series, the new seven wonders of the world are introduced from the architectural point of view in this fully illustrated title.


The Great Wall of China, Petra, The Colosseum, Chichén Itzá, Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer were selected as the new seven wonders of the world by over 600 million people who participated in a vote between 2000 and 2007. But have you ever wondered how these monumental structures were built centuries ago without using the modern technologies and heavy machinery that is available today? This book will give you the answers you are looking for.


These buildings are a cross-section of world architecture, offering a unique opportunity to compare the approaches, but also cultures of the entire world and different historical periods. Come and travel with us across the world and time and peek behind the curtain of the creation of the architectural monuments that have helped shape the current world.



Review Quotes




A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection


Selected for the Children's Book Council's July 2023 "Hot Off The Press" Reading List


"Especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library architecture, monument, and history themed picture book collections." --Midwest Book Review-Children's Bookwatch


"A useful, interesting book for both research and browsing." --Penny Peck, SJSU iSchool, Association of California Libraries


"History, cultural revelations, and colorful drawings backed with detail bring these achievements to life in a picture book highly recommended for libraries interested in a broader range of wonders based on revised modern perceptions of what makes for a great architectural creation." --Midwest Book Review-Children's Bookwatch


"This was such a fun and interesting book to read with my kids. My son who would like to be an architect when he gets older loved reading about the different methods used to create these beautiful places. The illustrations were highly detailed. I like that the authors and illustrators also went over the peoples that lived in the area at the time. I really like having this book for our history curriculum!" --Cherokee Crum, YA Books Central


"These buildings are a unique cross-section of world architecture and "How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built" offers a unique opportunity to compare the approaches, but also cultures of the entire world and different historical periods. Come and armchair travel across the world and time and peek behind the curtain of the creation of the architectural monuments that have helped shape the current world." --Midwest Book Review-Children's Bookwatch


"I honestly had no idea there was an organization that created a poll for the new seven wonders! That was so cool to learn about and check out! Many of the places that were candidates, I had never heard of!" --Jan Farnworth, YA Books Central


"I loved this cool book! It's like diving into history. Each page has little snippets of information that are easy to read. I love the design of the pages, and the beautiful artwork. I found it really interesting to learn so much about these incredible places." --Luminous Libro Blog




About the Author



Jiri Bartunek is a Czech archaeologist and historian who holds a doctorate from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia. He has lived in the UK, Sweden, and Iceland, and is currently working to popularize history for the public through publications, museum exhibitions, and practical demonstrations such as fencing shows. His interests span the technical, social, military, and eschatological aspects of ancient civilizations. He is based in Czechia.


Tom Velcovsky is a graduate of Audiovisual Production from the Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, where he specialized in screenwriting and storyboards. Before switching to children's books and the making of comic strips, he worked in advertising.


Jan Sramek is a visual artist, illustrator and teacher from the Czech Republic. His work has been presented at galleries and festivals all over the world, notably in London, New York, Amsterdam, Seoul, and Beijing. His illustrations for the book That's Metro, Man! were selected for a prestigious exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2020.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.53 Inches (H) x 12.68 Inches (W) x .47 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.32 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 48
Series Title: How the Wonders Were Built
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Architecture
Publisher: Albatros Media
Format: Hardcover
Author: Jiri Bartunek & Tom Velcovsky
Language: English
Street Date: July 11, 2023
TCIN: 87246788
UPC: 9788000068435
Item Number (DPCI): 247-40-9759
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.47 inches length x 12.68 inches width x 9.53 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.32 pounds
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