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This fun and colourful lift-the-flap book gives a unique insight
into how cities looked in the past, compared to how they look now.
With ancient cities and ruins including Pompeii, Great Zimbabwe and
Babylon, discover how history has shaped our planet's urban areas
and changed them over time. Featured cities include: Thebes in
Egypt (c. 900 BCE) - Shows the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes
compared to the modern city of Luxor. Featured elements include the
Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor and King Tutankahmun's Tomb
in the Valley of the Kings Constantinople, Turkey (c. 550) -
Highlights the capital of the Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire as it
looked at its peak in the 6th century, with its giant hippodrome
compared with the modern city of Istanbul Aarhus, Denmark (c. 950)
- Showcases the Viking city of Aarhus as it was in the 10th
century, compared to the port city that has grown up in its place
Tenochtitlan, Mexico (c. 1521) - Exhibits the vast capital of the
Aztecs as it was at the moment of the Spanish invasion compared to
the cosmopolitan Mexico City which was built on top of it Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil (c. 1565) - Explores the Brazilian city as it
looked at the moment of its foundation, still largely covered in
tropical jungle, to how it looks now London, United Kingdom (c.
1666) - Delves into how London has changed since the time of the
Great Fire of London to the present day And much, much more! About
Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's
leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book
in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a
dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
Ancient Wonders - Then & Now introduces children to some of
history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces,
temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and
fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made
marvel, what it looks like today, and its influence on modern life.
Then, by opening the gatefolds and lifting flaps, they'll find out
how these wonders were built, what they once looked like, and their
role in ancient society. Kids will experience gladiatorial combat
in Rome, a Chinese army built from clay, Cleopatra's sunken
underwater palace, and lots more. Historical sites featured: Angkor
Wat Machu Picchu The Roman Baths The Parthenon The Colosseum
Stonehenge Petra The Great Pyramid of Giza The Terracotta Army
Cleopatra's Palace Chichen Itza Easter Island About Lonely Planet
Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids
excites and educates children about the amazing world around them.
Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching
imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover
more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global
experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the
world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at
home and in school.
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