The well-illustrated story of the building of the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most beautiful monuments, and the Mughal dynasty in India whose 5th emperor built it. Part of the award-winning Wonders of World series.
Meraviglie del MondoSerie
Intraprendi un viaggio accattivante in tutto il mondo con questa serie, scoprendo incredibili fenomeni naturali e meraviglie artificiali. Ogni volume approfondisce una località unica, esplorandone la ricca storia, la vibrante cultura e i misteri duraturi. È una lettura coinvolgente per menti curiose desiderose di cogliere l'incredibile diversità del pianeta. Scopri la bellezza e la potenza dei luoghi che hanno plasmato sia la civiltà umana che il mondo naturale.
Ordine di lettura consigliato
Empire State Building: When New York Reached for the Skies
- 48pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
From start to finish, Mann tracks the wonders of architecture, engineering, and construction that went into the creation of the tallest building in the world for the time. Fascinating profiles describe the individuals who dreamed of and built this architectural marvel. Archival photographs recreate the heady world of the steelworkers out on the girders, high above the city streets. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. "One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."- Booklist
The Hoover Dam: The Story of Hard Times, Tough People and the Taming of a Wild River
- 48pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
Describes the engineering, construction, and social and historical contexts of the Hoover Dam.
The Brooklyn Bridge
- 48pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
Describes the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, from its conception by John Roebling in 1852 through its final completion under the direction of his son, Washington, in 1883.