Author(s): Stuart Hill,Lonely Planet,Lindsey Spinks
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 24
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Language: English
Date Published: 2018-09-14
Dimensions: 259 x 282 x 10mm
Publication City/Country: Dublin 8, Ireland
Edition:
Illustrations: Total Colour Pages

Ancient Wonders - Then & Now introduces children to some of history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces, temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made marvel, what it looks like today, and its influence on modern life.

Then, by opening the gatefolds and lifting flaps, they'll find out how these wonders were built, what they once looked like, and their role in ancient society. Kids will experience gladiatorial combat in Rome, a Chinese army built from clay, Cleopatra's sunken underwater palace, and lots more.

Historical sites featured:



Angkor Wat
Machu Picchu
The Roman Baths
The Parthenon
The Colosseum
Stonehenge
Petra
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Terracotta Army
Cleopatra's Palace
Chichen Itza
Easter Island

About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.