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Why Were They Built?: Six Man-Made Wonders of the World
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5 out of 5
Based on 8 Ratings and 8 Reviews

Book Description
Monarchs die, dynasties crumble, and borders between states are redrawn.

Six iconic monuments, however, have remained firmly in place through centuries of wars and natural disasters.

Although the empires that created them vanished long ago, these structures are enduring testaments to wealth, power, and glory.

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In Peru, Machu Picchu is built betw... More
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PublisherScott Hayden
BindingKindle Edition
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-10B00N9LM26M
Publication Date09/02/2014
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About Scott Hayden (Author) : Hi! I'm a simple man with big dreams and go about my daily existence thinking that it's never a bad thing to indulge in a little bit of fantasy. Sometimes what seems unlikely can turn into reality. I'... more
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About Juliana Xavier (Illustrator) : Juliana Xavier is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Juliana Xavier is Why Were They Built?: Six Man-Made Wonders of the World.
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