HOW THE NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD WERE BUILT (How the Wonders Were Built, 2), by Jiri Bartunek, Tom Velcovsky, Jan Sramek, Albatros Media, July 11, 2023, Hardcover, $17.95 (ages 9-12)
Learn about some of the most amazing structures in the world in How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built, by Jiri Bartunek, Tom Velcovsky and Jan Sramek.
In the next book in the How the Wonders were Built series, the new seven wonders of the world are introduced from the architectural point of view.
The Great Wall of China, Petra, The Colosseum, Chichén Itzá, Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer were selected as the new seven wonders of the world by over 600 million people who participated in a vote between 2000 and 2007. But have you ever wondered how these monumental structures were built centuries ago without using the modern technologies and heavy machinery that is available today? This book will give you the answers you are looking for.
These buildings are a cross-section of world architecture, offering a unique opportunity to compare the approaches, but also cultures of the entire world and different historical periods. —Synopsis provided by Albatros Media
How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built is just one of those books that is plain cool. The book begins with a map and an introduction to what constitutes a “wonder” and why there are seven “new” wonders. From there, each new wonder is featured in a six-page spread that offers some basic history, architectural achievements and use cases.
Stylized illustrations give readers a sense of shape and scale. Closer-up views provide details that might otherwise be missed. Informative text is provided in the form of short paragraphs that offer one-off information on varying topics ranging from a building description to the people who built the structures.
How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built is an engaging picture book that will appeal to kids who love history and architecture. The publisher’s suggested age range on this is 9-12. Due to its simplicity, I’d put it ate ages 7-10.
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