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New York, New York, U. S. A.: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2002. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Later Printing. Laminated Pictorial Boards With Matching Jackets. The Book Has A Hint Of Bumping To The Upper Back Corner, Else Fine. The Unclipped Jacket Has Minor Wear.
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Hardcover - 2002
by Lynn Curlee (Illustrator); Lynn Curlee
The stories behind some of ancient man's greatest feats--from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Great Pyramid at Giza--are told in this book that explores the timeless desire of cultures to leave a permanent mark on Earth. Full-color illustrations.
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Colossus of Rhodes. The Great Pyra-mid at Giza. For centuries these names have inspired wonder and mystery. They are but three of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Most of these masterpieces of human achievement have long since crumbled into dust. But their legacy survives, and these triumphs of human vision, architecture, and creativity have become the stuff of legends.
In the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Lynn Curlee ponders the questions that have fascinated researchers and archaeologists for decades: What purpose did these structures have for the societies that built them? How did they achieve the means necessary to construct such intricate and innovative temples and statues? Mr. Curlee investigates and illustrates how these Seven Wonders must have appeared at their peak.
With extraordinary paintings and a moving narrative, Mr. Curlee tells the story of some of manÂďs greatest feats and explores the timeless desire of cultures to leave a permanent mark on the Earth.
In the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Lynn Curlee ponders the questions that have fascinated researchers and archaeologists for decades: What purpose did these structures have for the societies that built them? How did they achieve the means necessary to construct such intricate and innovative temples and statues? Mr. Curlee investigates and illustrates how these Seven Wonders must have appeared at their peak.
With extraordinary paintings and a moving narrative, Mr. Curlee tells the story of some of manÂďs greatest feats and explores the timeless desire of cultures to leave a permanent mark on the Earth.
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More than two thousand years ago, about 150 B.C., a Greek poet named Antipater of Sidon wrote a short poem naming seven wondrous marvels he had seen during his travels throughout the eastern Mediterranean world.
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- Title The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Author Lynn Curlee (Illustrator); Lynn Curlee
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition Illustrated.
- Pages 40
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Date March 1, 2002
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Maps
- ISBN 9780689831829 / 068983182X
- Weight 1.07 lbs (0.49 kg)
- Dimensions 9.94 x 10.5 x 0.39 in (25.25 x 26.67 x 0.99 cm)
- Ages 08 to 12 years
- Grade levels 3 - 7
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- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Seven Wonders of the World, Temples
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00046919
- Dewey Decimal Code 722
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Citations
- Booklist, 01/01/2002, Page 850
- Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 03/01/2002, Page 237
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2002, Page 473
- Kirkus Review - Children, 01/01/2002, Page 43
- Publishers Weekly, 12/24/2001, Page 64
- School Library Journal, 09/01/2002, Page 242
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