How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Were Built (How the Wonders Were Built) - Hardcover

Henkova, Ludmila

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8000061341 ISBN 13: 9788000061344

Publisher: Albatros Media, 2021

Synopsis

Uncover the Secrets Behind How the Seven Wonders of the World Were Built!

The Great Pyramid of Giza. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Lighthouse of Alexandria. These legendary structures have fascinated historians and dreamers for centuries but how were they actually built?

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: How They Were Built is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book for curious kids ages 8–12 that dives deep into the engineering, creativity, and mystery behind history’s most iconic monuments. With detailed illustrations, cutaway diagrams, and fascinating facts, this book brings ancient ingenuity to life.

From stone-lifting techniques to architectural breakthroughs, readers will explore the science and strategy behind each Wonder while gaining a new appreciation for the civilizations that made them possible. Whether your child loves history, architecture, or solving big puzzles, this book is a must-have for sparking curiosity and wonder.

• Engineering Meets History: Explains ancient building techniques in a kid-friendly way, blending STEM learning with historical storytelling.
• Packed with Visuals: Includes cross-sections, diagrams, and richly detailed illustrations that make complex ideas easy to grasp.
• Ideal for Ages 8–12: Perfect for middle-grade readers who love facts, ancient civilizations, and hands-on learning.
• Great Gift for Young Explorers: A captivating choice for fans of mythology, archaeology, and world wonders.

For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books. 

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Reviews

Gr 4-6-Readers who enjoy browsable nonfiction will likely find this book appealing. A brief introduction explains why there are seven wonders, suggests that there is still much we don't know about them, and compares the size of each to the Eiffel Tower. The book then focuses on each site in turn: the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and Pharos of Alexandria. For each, there are brief blocks of text that discuss major topics for the structure. For example, when discussing the Pyramids of Giza, there are paragraphs entitled "Land of the Nile," "The Pharoah's Architect, "Pyramid Cross-Section, and "Materials." There are also many illustrations, including maps and renderings of the wonder while artisans were working on it and after they completed it. While there is no connected narrative of the building of each place and no back matter with additional material, readers will learn some interesting facts and statistics. VERDICT A browsable introduction to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that might well be used to raise questions such as: What might be considered today's wonders? Why do people create such huge projects? Is it a good idea?-Myra Zarnowski, City Univ. of New Yorkα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Introduction
Pyramids of Giza
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The Colossus of Rhodes
Pharos of Alexandria

Edition details

• Publisher: Albatros Media
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8000061341
• ISBN 13: 9788000061344
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Svoboda Tomas
• Number of pages: 48