An up-close look that explores some of the most famous landmarks in the world, this comprehensive reference features tours through the Forbidden City, the Tower of London, and the White House. Young readers will discover how these edifices were constructed, the significant events that occurred there, and what a day in the life of someone living there would have been like. This copiously illustrated book includes amazing photographs and fun facts about each site, inspiring children to both cherish and preserve these fantastic landmarks.

 

This book is part of a book series called Places in History .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Octopus Publishing Group .

Colin Hynson is an experienced children's author who has written several books on history and contributed to a number of magazines and journals. Susie Hodge is a secondary school teacher, part time trainer and writer. Susie Hodge is an author, an illustrator, and a teacher. Karen Price Hossell is the author of 43 children's books. She lives in Winter Park, Florida. Colin Hynson is a children's writer and educational broadcaster.