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Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were originally a sort of 'bucket' list of must-see monuments chosen for their grandeur and this compilation still resonates today. Some people have sought a link between the wonders and Alexander the Great, although he did not build any of them. All of the Wonders are gone except for the Pyramids, so we must rely on scarce ancient accounts, augmented with scientific studies, to understand their context, the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Themes: Seven Ancient Wonders Of The World, History, Great Pyramids at Giza, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Lighthouse of Alexandria, Colossus at Rhodes, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Nonfiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education,...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xviii, 279 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, plans ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Identifies and locates one of the Ancient World wonders -- New description of a very early garden and the technology behind its water supply -- Identifies the early occurrence of the "Water-raising Screw" -- Links Assyrian texts and sculpture to later classical sources and explains legends surrounding the characters of Semiramis and Nebuchadnezzar -- Reassesses specific sculpture in the British Museum." --Publisher.
An exciting story of archaeological...
Author
Series
Seven wonders volume 2
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Journeying to the ancient city of Babylon when Bhegad tracks down Marco, the companions face a daunting choice involving a dire trap and a long-lost figure from Jack's past.
Author
Series
Seven wonders volume 4
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
580L
Physical Desc
307 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the adventures of Jack McKinley and his friends as they face their greatest challenge yet -- the long-lost Statue of Zeus.
Author
Series
Seven wonders volume 1
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Teens Jack, Marco, Aly, and Cass begin a quest to find seven pieces of Atlantis's power that were hidden long ago and that will, if returned to Atlantis, save them from certain death due to the genetic abnormality that also gives them superior abilities.
Language
English
Description
"From the world's largest pyramid to the very first skyscraper, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World continue to inspire awe. They challenged their creators to conquer the scales of their ambitions. On-location footage, dramatic re-enactments and computer imagery combine to unlock the secrets of how the finest monuments of all time were constructed"--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
RatPac Press in collaboration with Running Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
314 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Jack Grady, a field anthropologist and 21st century Indiana Jones, lives for the thrill of adventure and the joy of discovery. When his estranged brother, the introverted mathematician Jeremy Grady, is murdered, Jack is determined to find out what happened. His first clue: his brother was stabbed in the chest with an ancient ivory spear. It reminds him of the weapons of the Amazons, a fierce tribe of female warriors dating all the way back to the...
12) The promise
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
92, 10 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Follow the threads of history back to ancient times. Two Atlantean princes, Karai and Massarym, obsessed with power and terrified of the mysterious Loculi, turn against each other in a bitter rivalry. With the future of the world at stake and nowhere to turn for guidance, the fourteen-year-old brothers choose fear over trust, deception over truth, and violence over brotherhood, and they change the course of history forever.
13) The key
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
71, 14 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Follow the tale of Aliyah and Osman, twin treasure hunters pressed into a life of crime. For them, every day is another desperate death-defying adventure until they stumble upon the key that may lead to the greatest treasure ever. But to take home this magical orb, they must first battle their way out of the Tomb of Shadows.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
910L
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm + 1 map
Language
English
Description
"More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Author Yona Zeldis McDonough takes the readers on a trip to the Great...
Author
Publisher
Albatros
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Each of the 7 wonders of the ancient world was unique--the Colossus of Rhodes, the great pyramids of Giza, the lighthouse of Alexandria, the statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, the mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and the hanging gardens of Babylon. Just one of them survives today. Travel back in time to learn how each of these wonders were created, with and without the help of machines.
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Lexile measure
1020L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to the wonders of the world, both natural and those created by human beings. Features include fact boxes, maps, photographs, drawings, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
392 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
A race to find the seven pieces of the Golden Capstone that once sat atop the Great Pyramid at Giza. According to legend, whoever finds and replaces them during a rare solar event called "Tartarus Rotation" will gain absolute power over Earth for the next thousand-years . The race is on, and among the contenders are the United States, a coalition of European nations (and the Vatican), an Islamic terrorist group, and a team of smaller nations (including...
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
100 Things You Should Know About World Wonders takes you on a thrilling tour of mighty monuments and awesome natural features. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed artwork bring to life ancient stone giants, undersea cities, and incredible migrations made by living things. Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes, and projects - get to grips with geysers and make water flow uphill.
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