From sunset at Stonehenge to the steps of the Forbidden City see the wonders of the world and
the people who built and used them brought back to life in stunning detail. Discover humanity's
greatest monuments restored to their former glory in this guide to the wonders of the world.
Incredible History: Wonders of the World turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of
the most incredible monuments humankind has ever constructed. Imagine if you could travel back
in time and visit the wonders of the world. Where would you go first? You'll feel the roar of
the crowd in the Roman Colosseum observe an eclipse at Chichen Itza and stride along the walls
of Great Zimbabwe. Children aged 9+ will learn when and how it was constructed and what it
teaches us about how the people who lived at the site might have spent their days. Each story
begins by showing you the wonder as it is today and you can marvel at the location recreated in
jaw-dropping 3D detail. This fascinating guide to the wonders of the world contains: -
Information that goes beyond the curriculum to give a truly international view of the past
from the - Palace of Versailles in France to the largest Buddhist temple in the world:
Borobudur Indonesia. - Pages packed with fascinating facts data and detail. - The wonders of
the world are restored to their former glory with 3D computer artworks going into incredible
detail and depth. - Story boxes that put the discovery in context and go behind the scenes
showing how archaeologists unearth the past. With each page packed with fantastic facts and
extraordinary pictures Incredible History: Wonders of the World brings together the best bits
of history and archaeology to recreate our wondrous past. Combining archaeological evidence and
computer technology the book brings the people and places of the past back to life before your
very eyes.
