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The Parthenon


No. of pages 40

Published: 2004

Great for age 6-12 years

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A detailed history of the Parthenon exploring its construction and restoration.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Simon & Schuster .

Lynn Curlee, who received a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award for Brooklyn Bridge, comes from a family of intense sports fans. His other books include Liberty, Ships of the Air, Into the Ice: The Story of Arctic Exploration, Rushmore, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Capital, and, most recently, Parthenon. He lives on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. Lynn Curlee, who received a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award for Brooklyn Bridge, comes from a family of intense sports fans. His other books include Liberty, Ships of the Air, Into the Ice: The Story of Arctic Exploration, Rushmore, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Capital, and, most recently, Parthenon. He lives on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

"The New York Times"

Curlee's illustrations communicate not just information but also excitement and sentiment.