World Wonder

Author: National Geographic Society
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Around 2,500 years ago, the Seven Wonders of the World captured the human imagination, and the great wonders of antiquity left us in awe. Although ancient wonders are renowned worldwide, similar lists have been compiled over time, including some even more astonishing natural wonders. In this richly illustrated book, the National Geographic Society presents nearly 40 wonders—each one a breathtaking marvel of the world. From the pyramids of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Panama Canal and the Golden Gate Bridge, this showcases the unforgettable marvels humans have imagined and built. It also features awe-inspiring natural landscapes—such as the Himalayas in Asia, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and the Victoria Falls in Africa, shrouded in mist—and includes approximately 200 vivid photographs and images for the readers' enjoyment.
This engaging book explores 35 natural and man-made wonders, from the summit of Mount Everest in the Himalayas to the deep-sea trenches in the middle of the Atlantic, from the towering lighthouse in Alexandria to the spire of the CN Tower in Toronto. Through exploration, it sweeps across recorded history and the entire world, creating a unique Wonders of the World.
Around 2,500 years ago, the Seven Wonders of the World captured the human imagination, and the great wonders of antiquity left us in awe. Although ancient wonders are renowned worldwide, similar lists have been compiled over time, including some even more astonishing natural wonders. In this richly illustrated book, the National Geographic Society presents nearly 40 wonders—each one a breathtaking marvel of the world. From the pyramids of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Panama Canal and the Golden Gate Bridge, this showcases the unforgettable marvels humans have imagined and built. It also features awe-inspiring natural landscapes—such as the Himalayas in Asia, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and the Victoria Falls in Africa, shrouded in mist—and includes approximately 200 vivid photographs and images for the readers' enjoyment.
This engaging book explores 35 natural and man-made wonders, from the summit of Mount Everest in the Himalayas to the deep-sea trenches in the middle of the Atlantic, from the towering lighthouse in Alexandria to the spire of the CN Tower in Toronto. Through exploration, it sweeps across recorded history and the entire world, creating a unique Wonders of the World.