Lonely Planet Kids Inside - The World's Wonders - by Clive Gifford (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out.
- 9-12 Years
- 10.2" x 11.1" Hardcover
- 24 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
- Series Name: Lonely Planet Kids
Description
About the Book
Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out.Book Synopsis
Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments - inside and out. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal to Sydney Opera House, you'll discover the secrets of these iconic structures, learn about their history and find out why they have become 'wonders' of the world.
Astonishing photography shows these landmarks in pin-sharp detail, with fun illustrations highlighting special features further. Kids will have fun with the book's interactive format, opening full-page gatefolds to view spectacular scenes, and lifting small flaps to reveal the secrets of these amazing structures. It's the wonders of the world in a book!
Contents includes:
- Christ the Redeemer Statue, Brazil
- Statue of Liberty, USA
- The White House, USA
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament, UK
- Eiffel Tower, France, Europe
- Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
- Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
- The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
- Soccer City (FNB Stadium), South Africa
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai
- Taj Mahal, India
- Forbidden City, China
- Sydney Opera House, Australia
About Lonely Planet Kids:
Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!