Manmade Wonders Of The World

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781465499264

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Man-Made Wonders of the World by DK Pdf

Discover the most incredible man-made wonders, from Stonehenge to Burj Khalifa, with this unparalleled catalog of the most famous and intriguing buildings and monuments created by humans. Man-Made Wonders of the World features a range of structures from buildings to monuments, statues, and bridges, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam. It opens with a foreword by Dan Cruickshank and then takes the reader on a continent-by-continent journey, exploring and charting the innovations, ingenuity, and imagination employed by different cultures to create iconic buildings such as the Great Pyramid of Giza. This truly global approach reveals how humans tackled similar challenges, such as keeping the enemy out, in vastly different parts of the world, from the Great Wall of China to the defensive walls of Central American cities. Illustrations explain how the structures were built, while explanations cover the history, architecture, and unique stories behind their construction. Featuring breathtaking images, Man-Made Wonders of the World is a complete celebration of the world humans have built over thousands of years.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781465472465

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Natural Wonders of the World by DK Pdf

Discover Earth's most beautiful and fascinating natural landmarks. From the spectacular granite domes of Yosemite to the reefs of the Bahama Banks and the ice sheets of the Antarctic, this is an unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures. From the Rocky Mountains to the Great barrier Reef and everything in between, Natural Wonders of the World combines breathtaking landscape photography and illustrations with 3-D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and explain the geological processes to show how the features were formed. Plants and animals that inhabit each environment are also included, making Natural Wonders of the World a complete celebration of our world. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.

Author : Hugh Thomson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : OCLC:973518457

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50 Wonders of the World by Hugh Thomson Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780785837954

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World's Greatest Wonders by Anonim Pdf

World's Greatest Wonders is an illuminating visual guide to 30 stunning man-made and natural wonders—with annotated 3-D reconstructions and cutaway models from various stages in human development that allow you to journey right to the heart of each of them. We live on a unique planet. The only one that we know of that has life. Amidst the budding civilizations and testaments to human creativity and ingenuity, great geological and ecological diversity have surrounded us since humans took their first steps. The Earth has developed into a truly astounding place to live. The clash of the natural forces that sculpted earth’s surface for millions of years has been supplemented by the great creative spirit of human beings, who have built their own wonders. We have before us a whole world, our own to explore and discover, to find and revel in the natural paradises created by the patient hand of nature as well as the astonishing constructions imagined by the genius of humankind. You just have to look around and take in the spectacle. The wonders: Stonehenge, Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Petra, Acropolis, Terracotta Army, The Colosseum, Teotihuacán, Nazca Lines, Chichen Itzá, The Moai, Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, Forbidden City, St. Peter’s Basilica, Taj Mahal, Empire State Building, Sydney Opera House, Antarctica, Galapagos Islands, The Amazon, Iguazu Falls, Sahara, Virunga National Park, Kilimanjaro, Anjajavy, Himalayas, Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, and Tongariro. See the best of human and natural creation in the World's Greatest Wonders.

Author : Rosemary Burton,Richard Cavendish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 0749509651

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Wonders of the World by Rosemary Burton,Richard Cavendish Pdf

This book features 100 great buildings, monu ments and triumphs of engineering from all around the world. There are special features on such topics as the Inca Empir e, Islam in Asia and the American skyscraper. '

Author : Richard Lacayo
Publisher : Time
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1618930184

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TIME Man-Made Wonders by Richard Lacayo Pdf

Some of the greatest of the "man-made wonders" and the spectacular feats of engineering that made them possible as ranked by the editors of Time.

Author : Michael Hoffman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1405494778

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100 Wonders of the World by Michael Hoffman Pdf

The Modern And Fresh Layout Of '100 Wonders' Uses Excellent Photography And A Map For Each Entry To Discover The Most Interesting And Beautiful Places In The World. Packed With Facts, Files, History, And Stories Covering Natural Wonders And Stunning Archi

Author : Dan Cruickshank
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780007575596

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A History of Architecture in 100 Buildings by Dan Cruickshank Pdf

Featuring over 200 photographs, this stunning book by renowned television historian Dan Cruickshank tells the history of architecture through the stories of 100 iconic buildings

Author : A. G. Smith
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486430447

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Wonders of the World Coloring Book by A. G. Smith Pdf

Attractive illustrations invite coloring book fans of all ages to visit 27 man-made wonders. Included are India's Taj Mahal, the hanging gardens in ancient Babylon, the Mayan temples of Tikal in Guatemala, the Abu Simbel in Egypt, England's Stonehenge, the colossus of Rhodes, the pyramids, the great wall of China, the leaning tower of Pisa, and more.

Author : Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods
Publisher : Lerner Books [UK]
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9780761343202

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Seven Wonders of Ancient Africa by Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods Pdf

Author : Rachel Williams,Lucy Letherland
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781847806956

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Atlas of Adventures by Rachel Williams,Lucy Letherland Pdf

Set your spirit of adventure free with this lavishly illustrated trip around the world. Whether you're visiting the penguins of Antarctica, joining the Carnival in Brazil, or a canoe safari down the Zambezi River, this book brings together more than 100 activities and challenges to inspire armchair adventurers of any age. Find hundreds of things to spot and learn new facts about every destination. With epic adventures from the four corners of the globe and discoveries to be made on your own doorstep, this book will inspire you to set off on your own journey of discovery. - See more at: http://quartoknows.com/books/9781847806956/Atlas-of-Adventures.html#sthash.kfeVPl0u.dpuf

Author : Claudia Martin
Publisher : Amber Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1838860509

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Wonders of the World by Claudia Martin Pdf

Wonders of the World is a collection of more than 140 natural and man-made wonders from around the globe, from spectacular natural wonders to amazing feats of engineering. Arranged by continent, the book includes natural features such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Northern Lights and Niagara Falls, as well as human creations like Stonehenge, Rome's Colosseum, Chartres Cathedral, Angkor Wat and the Empire State Building. From the ancient world to the present day, from the natural world to man-made accomplishments, Wonders of the World explores the most outstanding places around the globe. From waterfalls to deserts, from bridges to opera houses, from natural fires that never stop burning to the Earth's largest man-made holes, the book explains the fascinating stories about extraordinary places, both famous and little-known. Presented in a handy, pocket-sized landscape format, Wonders of the World is a stunning collection of breathtaking images and places.

Author : Hugh Chisholm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015015204509

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The Encyclopaedia Britannica by Hugh Chisholm Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Landforms
ISBN : UVA:X004290579

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The Wonders of the World by Anonim Pdf

The National Geographic Society presents 35 captivating sites, drawn from the five "worlds": ancient, medieval, natural, underwater, and modern. Spectacular color photography and artistic renderings accompany fascinating tales of discovery and quotes from contemporary writers. 185 color photos.

Author : Russell Ash
Publisher : Dk Pub
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 075661936X

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Great Wonders of the World by Russell Ash Pdf

Describes the Seven Wonders of the World, providing background and related information, and comparing them to such modern wonders as the Channel Tunnel, Hoover Dam, Versailles, and the bullet train. Reprint.