ancient architecture

Presents full-color illustrations depicting the ten ancient structures around the world including the Great Pyramid in Egypt, the statue of Zeus in Greece, the Great Wall of China, the hanging gardens of Babylon, Roman Colosseum, and more.

Presents over six hundred alphabetized entries on ancient Egyptian structures, including their design and construction, and includes maps, a chronology, a selected bibliography, and three hundred black-and-white illustrations.

Explore the legacy of the Aztecs, who are known for their incredible architectural achievements and the Mayan people, who have left us some of the world's most spectacular temples.

Provides descriptions of the seven wonders of the ancient Middle East, including Ziggurat atUr, the library in Nineveh, Persepolis, King Solomon's temple, Petra, Hagia Sophia, and Krak des Chevaliers, with photographs of the sites and some of the artifacts found at each location.

One hundred great buildings, monuments, and triumphs of engineering from around the world are described and illustrated.

Presents retellings of classic tales about the seven wonders of the ancient world, including the Lighthouse at Alexandria, and the Great Pyramid of Giza.

The Great Wall of China is one of the worlds best-known landmarks. Winding east to west through parts of China, the wall cuts a trail through deserts, around mountains, and to the sea.

Examines seven historically significant sites throughout the Asian continent, and features the Great Wall of China, the Mahabodhi Temple, Angkor Wat, the Todaiji Temple, Pha That Luang, and the Banaue Rice Terraces, and includes a historic timeline.