How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Were Built

How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Were Built
Ludmila Henkova, Tomas Svoboda
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Hardback
h320 x 238mm - 56pg
16 Dec 2021
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9788000061344
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We admire the ancient wonders today, but somebody had to build them. No heavy machinery, no semi-trucks, no cement mixers. How was it even possible to build such wonders as pyramids and temples in ancient times? Each one was unique, its beauty and magnificence lauded by the greatest poets and writers of the age. Everyone longed to see for themselves the Wonders of the World: the Colossus of Rhodes, the majestic Great Pyramids of Giza, the Lighthouse of Alexandria (which withstood earthquakes and gales), the spellbinding Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the breathtaking Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (inspiration for so many myths and legends). Just one of them - the pyramids - survives today. But come with us as we go back in time and learn the secrets of how these gems of ancient architecture were created. The building of each architectural masterpiece comprised so many details and small jobs, so much daily grind and sustained effort, with or without the help of machines.
A fantastic and colourful children' s non-fiction book filled with many fantastic facts! This book was read with my 7 year old, and he marvelled at the illustrations and the captions. He (and I!) both learned many new things, and the tone of the book and text is perfect for an audience of his age. Steph M, Reviewer, reviewer Wow this book is so great and so informative! The illustrations are really amazing and all of the building and history information is so cool. I didn' t even know half of that stuff myself. My son loved it! Ashley G, Reviewer This book was awesome! I loved reading through it and learning a lot- it shows what the wonders "actually looked like" and it did a detailed and thorough job of explaining the mechanisms behind what it took to build these structures. Would be an excellent addition to any collection. Definitely getting this for my library! Emily S, LibrarianHow the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Were Built by Ludmila Henkova is a beautiful picture book for inquisitive minds. With gorgeous illustrations and corresponding facts, this book brings the historical wonders alive. I think little learners will adore this book and find it supplements what they learn in history class. Great book overall. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own. Michelle C, Reviewer Can you name the seven wonders of the ancient world? I' m a bit chagrined to admit that I indeed struggle. Somehow, I always seem to forget about the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. . . If you' re like me, or you have young readers in your life who are curious about the ancient world, How the Wonders of the World Were Built provides a lovely visual and narrative tour of the seven monuments, aka "the seven wonders of the world. " The book opens with a perspective-generating introduction that prompts readers to think about creative impulse and execution. Accompanying illustrations bring readers from the ancient world into the present. Each of the seven entries provides information about the monument' s history and construction. Visual images supplement the narrative with macro and micro perspectives, including maps, depictions of the monument at various stages of completion, and annotated details. Especially impressive is how the narrative voice strives to speak not only from the present but also from within the ancient world, providing young readers an opportunity to empathize with a human impulse to be remembered through creative acts. The art design' s strong lines and vibrant colors capture the narrative' s enthusiasm and poignancy. Eirini A, Educator
Ludmila Henkova hails from the Czech Republic and besides writing, she designs teaching programs and evening activities and writes song lyrics. Tomas Svoboda is a self-taught illustrator from Brno, Czech Republic. Although his main professional interest is in graphic design, in the past two years he has focused more on drawing.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9788000061344
Published: 16 Dec 2021
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Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Format: Hardback
Height: 320mm
Width: 238mm
Pages: 56

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