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Amazing landmarks : discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures! Cover Image Book

Amazing landmarks : discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures! / written by Rekha S. Rajan ; illustrated by Alex Asfour.

Rajan, Rekha S., (author.). Asfour, Alex, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1338652494
  • ISBN: 9781338652499
  • Physical Description: 111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 30 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures!"--Cover.
Formatted Contents Note:
The Great Wall of China (China, 220 CE) -- The Taj Mahal (Agra, India, 1653) -- Big Ben (London, England, 1859) -- The Statue of Liberty (New York City, United States, 1886) -- The Eiffel Tower (Paris, France, 1889) -- The Panama Canal (Panama, 1914) -- The Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, United States, 1937) -- The Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia, 1973) -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, DC, United States, 1982) -- The Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2010).
Target Audience Note:
Ages 7-10. Scholastic Press.
Grades 2-3. Scholastic Press.
IG780L Lexile

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Subject:
Building > Juvenile literature.
Civil engineering > Juvenile literature.
Historic buildings > Design and construction > Juvenile literature.
Monuments > Design and construction > Juvenile literature.
Structural engineering > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Illustrated works.
Informational works.

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