This book tells how and why the seven wonders of the world were built and by whom. These are seven wonders that were chosen in 2007 by the "New7Wonders Foundation" in Switzerland. Temples, pyramids, tombs, statues, arenas, and towering walls; these incredible constructions astonish and amaze us whether they were erected hundreds of years ago or just within the last century. Some of the older sites like Machu Pichu, we know very little about. Archeologists and historians try to piece together the facts from history to understand how the sites were built. But many of the wonders have clear histories and records that tell us how they were constructed.

I loved this cool book! It's like diving into history. Each page has little snippets of information that are easy to read. I love the design of the pages, and the beautiful artwork. I found it really interesting to learn so much about these incredible places.

It's really neat to learn about the rulers and how they got the money to pay for these huge construction projects. Every culture is so different and unique. Their religious fervor, or political power, or love for their queen drove them to pour their efforts and fortunes into a big temple or statue.

There are a few errors in grammar in the edition I have. I found it odd that Moses is referred to as being "a legend". Any good historian knows that Moses was a real person. These little mistakes were annoying.

The writing and the art really capture your attention, and every page is so colorful and attractive!

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