Amazing Wonders

Chichén Itzá is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the sixth century, the ancient Mexican city speaks to the advanced math and science skills of the Maya. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines structures within the city and how they were constructed, from the observatory to the pyramid-shaped El Castillo. The city's significance in history and why it was built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the "shadow snakes" of Kukulcan's temple. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.

The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the early 1600s, the grand monument in Agra, India, is a gift of love from a shah to his queen. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines the structure and how it was constructed, from its white marble domes to its garden and reflecting pool. The building's significance in history and why it was built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the royal couple's tombs. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.

Stonehenge is one of the world's most amazing, mysterious wonders. Erected more than 4,000 years ago, the ancient set of stone circles in southern England may be a monument to the dead, a calendar, or something else entirely. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines the structure and how it was made. The stones' significance in history and why they were erected are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the structure's smaller stones, called bluestones. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.

The Egyptian pyramids are some of the world's most amazing wonders. The oldest dating back to 2630 BC, the structures tower above Africa's landscape and hold the mummies of ancient pharaohs. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines the structures and how they were constructed. The pyramids' significance in history and why they were built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the sarcophagus. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built more than 500 years ago, the hidden city in the Andes Mountains of Peru speaks to the creativity and engineering skills of the Inca. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines structures within the city and how they were constructed, from the granite steps to the Temple of the Sun. The city's significance in history and why it was built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the surrounding terraces. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.

The Colosseum is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, the ancient amphitheater in Rome, Italy, is a window into Roman life during the rule of Emperor Vespasian. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines the structure and how it was constructed, from its arches to the battleground of gladiators. The building's significance in history and why it was built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the hypogeum (the underground tunnel system). Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.

The statues of Easter Island, or moai, are some of the world's most amazing wonders. Carved up to 1,000 years ago, the huge head-shaped stones surrounded by the southern Pacific Ocean speak to the artistic skills of the Rapa Nui people. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines the rock statues and how they were shaped and moved into place. The figures' significance in history and why they were crafted are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the island's Birdman cult. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.