From its perch on the 2,310-foot-tall Mount Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer can be seen from miles away! This famous statue is a modern wonder and one of the world's most popular tourist attractions. In this fascinating, fact-filled text, readers will explore the wonder's history, from its original purpose to how it was built and how people use it today. Special features include a map, a timeline, a comparison graphic, a pop culture connection, and more!
ISBN: | 9781644872666 |
Publication date: | 31st December 2021 |
Author: | Elizabeth Noll |
Publisher: | Blastoff! Discovery an imprint of Bellwether Media |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 31 pages |
Series: | Blastoff! Discovery: The Seven Wonders of the Modern World |
Genres: |
History Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction Mystery / Mythology General Knowledge & Trivia |