Asia Famous Places Of The World

"... these wonderfully thought out non fiction books .... would be especially useful for school projects or ..for an interesting read" Reading Time, Vol 51, No 1 2007 Packed with detail for middle- to upper-primary students, this title explores the continent of Asia from the Great Wall of China to the Himalayas. Some of the famous places covered are formed by nature and some are built by humans. It may be famous for its: • formation • construction • antiquity • size • function • cultural importance • religious importance. This book is part of the Famous Places of the World series. Each book presents twelve major built and natural wonders in the continent of focus. Students will read fascinating but true facts about each place and discover what makes it famous. From breathtaking to amazing the photos will bring the places to life. Special features • a map and key showing the location of each place in the continent • ‘Fact Finder’ box providing vital statistics • ‘Zoom In’ boxes of surprising facts • ‘Inside story’ feature—‘behind the scenes’ special information. Contents Wonders of Asia Taj Mahal (India) Terracotta Warriors (China) Mount Everest (border of Nepal and China) Angkor Wat (Cambodia) Great Wall of China Dead Sea (between Israel and Jordon) Temple at Borobudur (Indonesia) Imam Mosque (Iran) Mount Fuji (Japan) Mt Fuji (Japan) Cappadocia (Turkey) Khuber Pass (between Afghanistan and Pakistan) Western Wall (Israel) Summary of natural and built famous places