Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

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."--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

Classification