Wonders of the World

(Between them, man and nature have in the long course of time created many wonders to embellish the world. This book presents a selection of these re-markable and awe-inspiring creations: from nature's tundras, tidal waves, and polar lights, to the ant and the blue whale; from mankind's most spectacular shrines and monuments, including the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, to his most admired works of art and most in¬genious inventions. This diverse collec-tion will pique your imagination as you learn about the invention of the zero, the extraordinary lemming, the story of Mont-Saint-Michel, the fabulous jeweled Peacock Throne, and much more)