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Big Buildings of the Ancient World

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By Joanne Jessop
Publisher Scholastic Library Publishing - (Franklin Watts)
Big Buildings of the Ancient World
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Find out how some of the wonders of the ancient world came to be. This book traces architectural innovations from the great pyramids to the Basilica of St. Peter, as well as the Parthenon, the Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, Notre Dame, and many others. A fascinating text provides insight into how people lived and worked in these remarkable buildings.

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48 pages48 pages
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Book ISBN:

9780531142868

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