| Description |
18 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 38 cm. |
| Contents |
Atlantis: humanity's ancient myth -- Thingvellir: the parliament in a rocky gorge -- Stonehenge: dance of the giants -- The Lorelei: enchanting Rhine girl -- Delphi: heavenly oracle at the center of the world -- Timbuktu: mirage on the edge of the desert? -- Brandberg: open air art museum -- The tom of Tutankhamun: hidden in the desert sand for 3,000 years -- Jerusalem: at the heart of three world religions -- Mount Everest: the roof of the world -- Taishan: stairs to heaven -- Fujiyama: the most beautiful mountain in the world -- Uluru: memory in standstone -- Easter Island: home of the stone giants -- Machu Picchu: ghost town on the mountain top -- Palenque: lost in the jungle -- Mesa Verde: life in the abyss -- The Milky Way: magical flickering in the starry sky. |
| Summary |
A passport to the world's most intriguing destinations, this book is a bounty of information and gorgeous illustrations that will spark wonder and wanderlust curiosity in young readers. Filled with the magic of myth, culture, natural beauty, and history, this introduction to eighteen of the world's most fascinating places introduces young readers to the ineffable qualities that make these locations so special. Stunning double-page spreads offer a deep dive into each site, with fascinating invaluable information and exciting perspectives. Readers will learn about the unique geology of Thingvellir National Park in Iceland and Namibia's Brandberg Mountain; the legends behind Germany's Lorelei rock and Greece's Delphi; the diverse cultural histories of Timbuktu and Jerusalem; the architectural and natural splendor of Mount Taishan in China and Palenque in Mexico; and even the galactic marvels of the Milky Way. Discovering these places' unique histories, physical characteristics, and cultural lore will inspire readers to learn more about each place, and encourage their interest in travel, geography, history, and the unexpected. |
| Audience |
Reading age: 8-12 years. |
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Grade level: 3-7. |
| Language |
Text in English, translated from the German. |
| Subject |
Antiquities -- Juvenile literature.
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Historic sites -- Juvenile literature.
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Extinct cities -- Juvenile literature.
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Civilization, Ancient -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
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Curiosities and wonders -- Juvenile literature.
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Geographical myths -- Juvenile literature.
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Imaginary places -- Juvenile literature.
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Antiquities. (OCoLC)fst00810745
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Civilization, Ancient. (OCoLC)fst00862946
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Curiosities and wonders. (OCoLC)fst00885285
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Extinct cities. (OCoLC)fst00918959
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Geographical myths. (OCoLC)fst00940454
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Historic sites. (OCoLC)fst00957846
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Imaginary places. (OCoLC)fst00967571
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| Genre/Form |
Illustrated works. (OCoLC)fst01423873
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Trivia and miscellanea. (OCoLC)fst01921748
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Illustrated works.
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| Added Author |
Lieb, Claudia, illustrator.
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Kelly, Paul (Translator), translator.
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| Added Title |
Magische orte. Von Atlantis bis Stonehenge. English.
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| ISBN |
9783791375564 (hardcover) |
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3791375563 (hardcover) |
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