Explore history, culture, geology, and the environment through
treasures ancient and modern! Discover 100+ of the world's most
extraordinary man-made and natural treasures, objects and places.
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.
The perfect book for any curious explorer or treasure-hunter aged 7+
Other titles in the Our Amazing World series include:
- Amazing Islands
- Amazing Rivers
- Amazing Animals