The World's Greatest Landmarks spans the globe in celebration of the human drive to create breathtaking wonders. Through riveting text and detailed photography, this book covers six continents and four millennia to examine 57 landmarks.

Among the landmarks you ll learn about in this colorful, richly illustrated book:

The pyramids of Egypt, the only surviving members of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The Statue of Liberty, the 151-foot, 225-ton beacon of freedom that began welcoming immigrants to the United States in 1886

Mesa Verde, the haunting cliff dwellings in Colorado built by the Ancestral Pueblo people 800 years ago

Mont-St.-Michel, a unique, beautiful abbey that sits on a rocky tidal island in Normandy

Whether you re a world traveler or prefer to embark on adventures from the comfort of your armchair, you ll love this book. The World s Greatest Landmarks offers an unforgettable way to learn about some of humankind s most amazing achievements.