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Book Description Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 8845207-6
Book Description Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 12-1616135654-G
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. This title takes readers on an incredible journey to the Great Wall of China, one of the world's most extraordinary, yet endangered, Troubled Treasures. Young travel enthusiasts are sure to appreciate the large, colorful photos of the Great Wall's watchtowers and outposts perched on steep hilltops. Students will also become familiar with UNESCO and why the Great Wall was named a World Heritage site. Colorful maps show where in the world the wall is located and give a detailed view of the many stages of its construction. Readers will discover how the wall was built and how it changes from stone to mud brick as it snakes from the Yellow Sea to China's western desert. From Qin Shihuangdi to Mao Zedong to today's conservation efforts, the chapter text highlights the wall's history and its significance to Chinese culture. Tips for how to be a conscious tourist encourage kids to consider responsible environmental actions on the wall and at home. Informative sidebars and fun facts offer additional opportunities for readers to explore the Great Wall, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index make this adventurous volume accessible! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Seller Inventory # SONG1616135654
Book Description Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 1616135654-R