| Series |
Amazing world
Amazing world. ^A1452778
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| Contents |
What makes a treasure? -- Where are treasures found? -- Who owns treasures? -- Natural wonders -- Incredible artworks -- Treasured ruins -- Rich royals -- Lost treasures -- Mysterious treasures -- History and legends -- Treasure hoards -- Priceless knowledge -- World of treasures -- The forbidden city -- Sunken treasures -- From other worlds -- Fossils -- Sacred treasures -- Big and small treasures -- Tikal -- Architectural wonders -- Tomb raiders -- By official decree -- Collectors -- Rocks and gemstones. |
| Abstract |
"Giant gemstones, precious artworks, architectural wonders, intriguing ruins, moon rocks, and more! Treasures both natural and man-made make an appearance in a tour which stretches across thousands of years and all around the globe. Discover sunken wrecks loaded with pirate gold, the abandoned tombs of the world's most powerful rulers, and even meteorites--treasures from outer space! A central foldout map reveals the locations of all the treasures featured in the book, while award-winning author David Long also addresses contemporary topics such as our threatened natural wonders and the ownership of cultural treasures."--Amazon.com. |
| General note | "Giant gemstones, pirate gold, ancient tombs, meteorites from outer space, and more!"--Cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Interest age level |
Ages 7 and up. |
| Genre/form | picture books. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Trivia and miscellanea. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2020455637 |
| ISBN | 9781912920501 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1912920506 (hardcover) |
