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Introduces the Great Barrier Reef, describing its discovery, how it formed, and the animals that live there.

Text and illustrations look at the history and culture of the Mississippi River.

"Easter Island, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles from anywhere, has intrigued visitors since Europeans first arrived in the 1700s. How did people first come to live there? How did they build the enormous statues and why? How were they placed around the island without carts or even wheels? Scientists have learned many of the answers, although some things still remain a mystery"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes the construction and history of the Colosseum, the largest oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy.

Learn about the Eiffel Tower, the beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

"Escape from the ordinary and break into Alcatraz, America's most famous prison! The island of Alcatraz has always been a place that's fascinated visitors, from the Native American tribes who believed it was home to evil spirits to the Spanish explorers who discovered the island. In modern times, it was a federal prison for only 29 years, but now draws over a million visitors each year. Learn the history of America's most famous prison, from its initial construction as a fort in the 1800s, to its most famous residents such as Al Capone and 'Machine Gun' Kelly"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the building of the Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum in the Indian city of Agra"--OCLC.

"... learn about the Eiffel Tower, the ... iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Set up for the World's Fair in 1889, the Eiffel Tower greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the Galapagos Islands, a chain of volcanic islands located on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean, and the unique animals that live there, including the marine iguana, the blue-footed booby, the frigatebird and the giant Galapagos tortoise.

"Describes the construction and history of the Colosseum, the largest oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy"--OCLC.