Bibliograph

Amazing treasures, 100+ objects and places that will boggle your mind, written by David Long ; illustrations by Muti

Type

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Amazing treasures, 100+ objects and places that will boggle your mind, written by David Long ; illustrations by Muti

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

For ages 7 and up

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Amazing treasures

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1232950811

Responsibility statement

written by David Long ; illustrations by Muti

Series statement

Amazing world

Sub title

100+ objects and places that will boggle your mind

Summary

"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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

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