(3) 4-6 Modern Wonders of the World series. The importance of the Suez Canal, both as engineering feat and invaluable aid to trade routes, is explained. Drawings and photos demonstrate how the canal transformed a desert landscape and depict the area's ensuing revitalization. The clean design, approachable text, and multitude of photos (although a few are blurry) effectively introduce the canal. Maps, "Quick Facts." Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) 4-6 Modern Wonders of the World series. These informative introductions to manmade American landmarks address the historical background, building/sculpting process, and significance of each project. Challenges such as finding the right mountain to carve, adapting a bridge in an earthquake zone, and building an early skyscraper are highlighted. The accessible text is accented by strong photographs and appealing layouts. Maps, "Quick Facts." Glos., ind. Review covers these Modern Wonders of the World titles: Mount Rushmore, Golden Gate Bridge, and Empire State Building.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) 4-6 Modern Wonders of the World series. These informative introductions to manmade American landmarks address the historical background, building/sculpting process, and significance of each project. Challenges such as finding the right mountain to carve, adapting a bridge in an earthquake zone, and building an early skyscraper are highlighted. The accessible text is accented by strong photographs and appealing layouts. Maps, "Quick Facts." Glos., ind. Review covers these Modern Wonders of the World titles: Mount Rushmore, Golden Gate Bridge, and Empire State Building.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) 4-6 Modern Wonders of the World series. This book introduces Gustave Eiffel and explores how the Eiffel Tower came to be (having overcome some resistance from Parisians). Striking photographs and paintings capture Paris's most famous attraction from many vantage points and times of day. The clean design, approachable text, and multitude of visual aids effectively introduce the easily recognizable structure. Maps, "Quick Facts." Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) 4-6 Modern Wonders of the World series. These informative introductions to manmade American landmarks address the historical background, building/sculpting process, and significance of each project. Challenges such as finding the right mountain to carve, adapting a bridge in an earthquake zone, and building an early skyscraper are highlighted. The accessible text is accented by strong photographs and appealing layouts. Maps, "Quick Facts." Glos., ind. Review covers these Modern Wonders of the World titles: Mount Rushmore, Golden Gate Bridge, and Empire State Building.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(3) 4-6 Modern Wonders of the World series. The Sydney Opera House is world-renowned for its unusual and striking architecture, and this book details how and why it was built. The Opera House's history is explained and accentuated by strong photographs, capturing the landmark and its inspirations. The clean design, approachable text, and multitude of photos effectively introduce the building. Maps, quick facts. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin