{"product_id":"seven-wonders-of-the-world-discover-amazing-monuments-to-civilization-20-projects-paperback","title":"Seven Wonders of the World: Discover Amazing Monuments to Civilization: 20 Projects - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarmella Van Vleet\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFarah Rizvi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Greek scholars named seven of the most wondrous monuments to civilization, including the Pyramids of Egypt and Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Through the centuries these treasures were known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Because all but the Egyptian pyramids have been lost to the ravages of time, a new list of seven wonders was established in 2007. These monuments, including Machu Picchu in Peru and the Great Wall of China, symbolize the creativity and ingenuity of human civilization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Wonders of the World\u003c\/i\u003e introduces kids ages 9-12 to the seven wonders on the original list and the seven wonders on the new list. Learning about these icons of world culture offers opportunities to discover amazing civilizations, technological innovations, and our shared world heritage. Sidebars, fun trivia, and entertaining illustrations break up the text, making it easily accessible and engaging, while hands-on projects encourage active learning\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Greek scholars named seven of the most wondrous monuments to civilization, including the Pyramids of Egypt and Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Through the centuries these treasures were known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Because all but the Egyptian pyramids have been lost to the ravages of time, a new list of seven wonders was established in 2007. These monuments, including Machu Picchu in Peru and the Great Wall of China, symbolize the creativity and ingenuity of human civilization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Wonders of the World\u003c\/i\u003e introduces kids ages 9-12 to the seven wonders on the original list and the seven wonders on the new list. Learning about these icons of world culture offers opportunities to discover amazing civilizations, technological innovations, and our shared world heritage. Sidebars, fun trivia, and entertaining illustrations break up the text, making it easily accessible and engaging, while hands-on projects encourage active learning. \u003ci\u003eSeven Wonders of the World\u003c\/i\u003e meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Greek scholars named seven of the most wondrous monuments to civilization, including the Pyramids of Egypt and Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Through the centuries these treasures were known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Because all but the Egyptian pyramids have been lost to the ravages of time, a new list of seven wonders was established in 2007. These monuments, including Machu Picchu in Peru and the Great Wall of China, symbolize the creativity and ingenuity of human civilization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Wonders of the World\u003c\/i\u003e introduces kids ages 9-12 to the seven wonders on the original list and the seven wonders on the new list. Learning about these icons of world culture offers opportunities to discover amazing civilizations, technological innovations, and our shared world heritage. Sidebars, fun trivia, and entertaining illustrations break up the text, making it easily accessible and engaging, while hands-on projects encourage active learning. \u003ci\u003eSeven Wonders of the World\u003c\/i\u003e meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarmella Van Vleet\u003c\/b\u003e is a former teacher and the author of \u003ci\u003eAmazing Arctic \u0026amp; Antarctic Projects You Can Build Yourself, Seven Wonders, Explore Ancient Greece!, Explore Ancient Egypt!, Explore Ancient Rome!, How to Avoid School Snafus, Writing Club\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWriting Club II\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Lewis Center, Ohio. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFarah Rizvi\u003c\/b\u003e is a graphic designer and an illustrator. She moved to the United States in 2000 and received her bachelor's degree in graphic design with a concentration in French from Colby-Sawyer College. \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 10.01 x 7.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765524463904,"sku":"9781936313730","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/80421a554314101ad0e87b6bc22b9c59.webp?v=1780272638","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/seven-wonders-of-the-world-discover-amazing-monuments-to-civilization-20-projects-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}