How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built

Name: How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built
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Series: How the Wonders Were Built

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How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built by Tom Velcovsky and Jiri Bartunek offers young readers an engaging exploration of the architectural marvels that are considered the new wonders of the world. Through captivating illustrations and simplified explanations, this book introduces children to the fascinating stories, cultural significance, and engineering feats behind each iconic structure. It's a delightful educational journey into history and architecture, designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
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This book may appeal to you if you're curious about how the modern wonders of the world were constructed. It invites young readers to explore fascinating history and engineering feats through engaging stories and captivating illustrations, making it perfect for budding historians or curious minds eager to learn about remarkable global landmarks.

How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built

The New Seven Wonders of the World are introduced from the architectural point of view in this fully illustrated title.

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The New Seven Wonders of the World are introduced from the architectural point of view in this fully illustrated title.

The Great Wall of China, Petra, The Colosseum, Chichen Itzá, Machu Picchu, The Taj Mahal, and Christ the Redeemer were selected as the new seven wonders of the world by over 600 million people who participated in a vote between 2000 and 2007. But have you ever wondered how these monumental structures were built centuries ago without using the modern technologies and heavy machinery that are available today? This book will give you the answers you are looking for.

These buildings are a unique cross-section of world architecture and offer a distinctive opportunity to compare the approaches, as well as the cultures of the entire world and different historical periods. Come and travel with us across the world and time and peek behind the curtain of the creation of the architectural monuments that have helped shape the current world.

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i>How the New Seven Wonders of the World Were Built by Tom Velcovsky and Jiri Bartunek is praised for engaging illustrations and informative snippets that captivate young readers and adults alike. Reviews commend its detailed exploration of the architectural and cultural history of the seven wonders, providing a fascinating journey through time. The book is recommended for various educational settings and offers a unique perspective on modern and ancient architectural marvels.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788000068435

Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 August 2023

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

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Illustrated by Jan Sramek

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 317.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 56

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jiri Bartunek Tom Velcovsky

About the Author

Jiri Bartunek comes from the Czech Republic. He graduated in Classical Archaeology and gained his doctorate in Ancient History. He has lived in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Iceland. He works as an archaeologist and historian with interests in technical, social, military, eschatological and other, lesser-known aspects of ancient civilisations. His main professional purpose is popularisation of history for the general public, which he achieves by his publications, exhibition-related work at museums, and practical demonstrations including fencing shows.

Tom Velcovsky is a graduate in Audiovisual Production from the Silesian University in Opava, Czechia, where he specialised in screenwriting and storyboards. Before switching to children's books and the making of comic strips, he worked in advertising.

Jan Sramek is a visual artist, illustrator and teacher from the Czech Republic. His work has been presented at galleries and festivals all over the world, notably in London, New York, Amsterdam, Seoul, and Beijing. His illustrations for the book That's Metro, Man! were selected for a prestigious exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2020.