The World's Wonders (Lonely Planet Kids Inside)

by Clive Gifford (Author)

The World's Wonders (Lonely Planet Kids Inside)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

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 travelers, 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!

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Find books about:

Clive Gifford

Clive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 200 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.

Lu Andrade is an illustrator from Ecuador, currently based in the mountains of Quito. She has studied everything from cinematography to graphic design. After focusing on digital animation for four years, she turned her hand to illustration. Her clients include Rebel Girls, Tesalia and Maverick Books.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781838699963
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Lonely Planet
Publication date
October 10, 2023
Series
Lonely Planet Kids Inside
BISAC categories
JNF051180 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Geography
JNF025260 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc.
Library of Congress categories
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