What Are The Seven Wonders Of The World

Author : Peter A. Clayton,Martin Price
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : 0415050367

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Peter A. Clayton,Martin Price Pdf

First published in 1988. Can you name the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Did they even exist? The Pharos at Alexandria survived into the Middle Ages, but the Hanging Gardens of Babylon exist only in references by ancient authors and the Colossus of Rhodes if too improbable to have existed in the form and place traditionally ascribed to it. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World sets the record straight, with an attractive account of each Wonder in the context in which it was built. The authors combine ancient sources with the results of modern scholarship and excavations to recreate a vivid picture of the Seven Wonders. All experts in their specialist fields, the contributors bring together facts and background that are remarkably difficult to find from any other single source and establish for the fist time the archaeology and location of each Wonder.

Author : Carmella Van Vleet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1934670472

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The Seven Wonders of the World by Carmella Van Vleet Pdf

Representing spectacular architectural feats and creations of great beauty, this handy reference introduces children to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as the monuments on the new list. This superb overview captures the new icons of world culture, offering opportunities to discover amazing civilizations, technological innovations, and a shared global heritage. Interesting sidebars, fun trivia, and entertaining illustrations make this an easily accessible and engaging trip through time, while hands-on projects encourage active learning. Requiring little adult supervision and using supplies commonly found in most households, activities range from creating a model coliseum to making a working water pump. From the pyramids of Egypt and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru and the Great Wall of China, this exploration will ensure that children gain an appreciation of the importance of preserving our world’s treasures.

Author : Amy Graham
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766057807

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What Are the 7 Wonders of the Natural World? by Amy Graham Pdf

This book serves as an introduction and overview of the seven wonders of the natural world. It explains how nature alone carved these sites that we so admire. From the ocean shores to the inland forests, discover how the natural world is a beautiful place.

Author : Hugh Chisholm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015015204509

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The Encyclopaedia Britannica by Hugh Chisholm Pdf

Author : Bettany Hughes
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593686164

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Bettany Hughes Pdf

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER • From the award-winning historian and broadcaster comes an immersive, awe-inspiring tour of the ancient sites that kindle our imagination and afford us a glimpse into our shared history “This fascinating book is brimming with stories of people and places, all told with Bettany’s natural sense of wonder and adventure.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore, New York Times bestselling author of The World For millennia, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have been known for their aesthetic sublimity, ingenious engineering, and sheer, audacious magnitude: The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse at Alexandria. Echoing down time, each of these persists in our imagination as an emblem of the glory of antiquity, but beneath the familiar images is a surprising, revelatory history. Guiding us through it is historian Bettany Hughes, who has traveled to each of the sites to uncover the latest archaeological discoveries and bring these monuments and the distinct cultures that built them back to breathtaking life. Spellbinding, richly illustrated, and full of insight, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is a journey into the indomitable ambition and creativity of the human spirit.

Author : Paul Jordan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317868859

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Paul Jordan Pdf

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and all sorts of mysteries attaching to them, have intrigued people since the second century BCE. Why were these particular creations chosen and when? And why did the ancients want to draw up such a list in the first place? What were the technical and cultural factors involved in the creation and listing of the Wonders? The Seven Wonders still rival many of the phenomenal products of both nature and mankind in their size, majesty, and beauty. Six of them no longer stand, having been destroyed by natural disaster or by human intervention. From the Pyramids at Giza to the Colossus of Rhodes, from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, from the Temple of Ephesus to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have never ceased to fascinate down the ages.

Author : Don Blattner
Publisher : Mark Twain Media
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580378239

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Seven Wonders of the World and More!, Grades 5 - 8 by Don Blattner Pdf

Take a tour with students in grades 5 and up using Seven Wonders of the World and More! In this 96-page book, students explore the seven wonders of the ancient world, plus modern-day and natural wonders. This book covers topics such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Stonehenge, and the Statue of Liberty, and it explains and examines each wonder in detail with information about the people who created it. The book also includes bibliographic sketches, a variety of reproducible activities, and a complete answer key.

Author : Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822575689

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

Describes the seven wonders of the ancient world, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the statue of Zeus, the temple of Artemis, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, and the colossus of Rhodes.

Author : Michelle Laliberte
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766041516

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What Are the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World? by Michelle Laliberte Pdf

"Discover and Learn about the Seven fascinating wonders of the Ancient World"--Provided by publisher.

Author : John Romer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 0760770158

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The Seven Wonders of the World by John Romer Pdf

This volume presents a list of the most remarkable constructions of classical antiquity. This book tells of the combination of legends and facts associated with these wonders; the story of their various images through the ages, and the reality of the objects themselves. These classic seven wonders were: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. This list was based on guidebooks popular among sightseers of ancient Greece and only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim. The Greek influence in Roman culture, and the revival of Greco-Roman artistic styles during the Renaissance caught the imagination of European artists and travelers. Paintings and sculptures alluding to this list were made, while adventurers flocked to the actual sites to personally witness the wonders. Legends circulated to further complement the superlatives of the wonders.

Author : Ludmila Henkova
Publisher : Albatros Media
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8000061341

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How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Were Built by Ludmila Henkova Pdf

The Colossus of Rhodes, the majestic Pyramids of Giza, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the spellbinding Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the breathtaking Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Just one of them survives today. But with the book How the Wonders of the World Were Built you can go back in time and learn the secrets of how these gems of ancient architecture were created. They shine from the past... and their light is not diminishing. The gems of antiquity are proof of human endeavours to cope with the wonders of nature. People have always wanted more: to improve existing process and methods and find new opportunities. They want to create something new, something that evokes a feeling of amazement and admiration. A masterpiece that will provide the creators with immortality and fame during their lives.

Author : Doreen Gonzales
Publisher : Enslow Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0766052923

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Seven Wonders of the Modern World by Doreen Gonzales Pdf

Discusses modern works of architecture including, the Panama Canal, Empire State Building, Golden Gate Bridge, CN Tower, Itaipu Dam, Channel Tunnel.

Author : Ronald William Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0668049324

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Wonders of the World by Ronald William Clark Pdf

Looks at more than fifty of the world's natural and man-made wonders from the Grand Canyon and stress patterns in metal to Machu Picchu and the space-shuttle.

Author : Reg Cox,Neil Morris
Publisher : Chelsea House
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0791060489

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The Seven Wonders of the Modern World by Reg Cox,Neil Morris Pdf

Offers information on the seven wonders of the modern world including the Sydney Opera House, the Kansai airport, the Sears Tower, and the Kennedy Space Center.

Author : Michael Ashley
Publisher : Fontana Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1980-01
Category : Seven Wonders of the World
ISBN : 000635260X

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The Seven Wonders of the World by Michael Ashley Pdf