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Ancient Wonders (Hardcover)
Iris Volant; Illustrated by Avalon Nuovo
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No one knows quite who decided the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World. But thrilling accounts of their wonder have left us yearning
to know more about their great mysteries. Go on a journey across
the world and through time, and explore these and many more
impressive monuments through stunning artwork by debut talent
Avalon Nuovo.
The history of boats is intertwined with our own - since the
earliest times, humans have found ways to cross the bodies of water
that cut them off from further exploration and expansion. From the
woven rafts of ancient Mesopotamia, to Native American log canoes,
through to Dutch merchant ships and onwards to today's modern
sailing hydrofoils, trace the fascinating story of boats and their
place in our culture.
Run with the Olympic athletes and sweat it out in the deadly
ballgame courts of the Aztecs in this beautifully illustrated and
informative guide to the sports and games that have entertained
people for the past 2500 years. How did the Vikings keep themselves
occupied between raids? What tricks did medieval Japanese sumo
wrestlers have to win their matches? With fascinating facts and
detailed pictures, this book is the perfect guide to everything to
do with games, from the tiniest chess pieces to the biggest sports
tournaments
Since horses were first domesticated thousands of years ago, these
iconic animals have been a part of human history--they've plowed
our fields, pulled our carts, fought in our wars and been our
beloved companions. Journey through the history of human and horse
interaction in this beautifully illustrated history from the steady
hand of American illustrator Jarom Vogel!
Trees are the lungs of the world. They have inspired our stories, myths and culture. Every climate, every nation has its tales of trees, true or legendary, that help us understand ourselves and the beauty of the natural world around us...Beyond their environmental significance, this gorgeously illustrated book explores the cultural significance that trees have in different societies. From the olive trees of Athens to the Eucalyptus trees of Australia, discover the place of trees in history and mythology across the world.
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