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The Emperor Titus opened the Colosseum in AD 80 to host 100 days of games and it will astound readers to learn what the ancient Romans found entertaining. Over 50,000 screaming fans watched gladiators battling each other to the death, men fighting wild beasts, and even mock sea battles with warships floating on an arena floor flooded with water.

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Discover what lives and grows in the Congo Basin in Central Africa, one of the planets most remarkable regions.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World's Fair in 1889, the people of Paris quickly fell in love with the tower.

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Paperback printing includes a color fold-out map attached to inside back cover.

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(Paperback)

The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet.

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(Paperback)

Recounting tales of spying, murder, missing children, and lost treasure, Hopkinson reveals the inside story on the famous fortress in the heart of Moscow that has withstood fires, invaders, and revolutions for almost 700 years. Includes a fold-out map. Original.

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So much of the history and culture of the United States has revolved around the mighty Mississippi River. This addition to "New York Times"-bestselling series includes a detachable fold-out map. Illustrations. Consumable.

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So much of the history and culture of the United States has revolved around the mighty Mississippi River. Find out how in this addition to "New York Times"-bestselling series. Illustrations.

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Young armchair adventurers can travel to the topmost point on the globe and learn all about the vast region surrounding the North Pole.

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(Paperback)

Ten-story-high sand dunes, eye-tricking mirages, unlucky explorers its all here and more in this newest Where Is book. From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was series comes Where Is, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out map!

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If youve never known what a wildebeest is, youll find out now in this latest Where Is title about the Serengeti.

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Introduces the plants, animals, and peoples that co-exist within the landcapes of the Serengeti.

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The Taj may look like a palace but it's actually a tomb and a lasting testament to one of the world's great love stories. In 1612, Mogul emperor Shah Jahan married Mumtaz Mahal. When she died suddenly giving birth to their fourteenth child, the emperor set about building a magnificent memorial to his wife.

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Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the Tower of London has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity. Illustrations. 5 5/16 7 5/8..

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Did you know that the Vatican is a country - the smallest in the world Find out the amazing history of the headquarters of the Catholic Church.

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An introduction to the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States.

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(Paperback)

Building the most magical place on earth was no fairy tale. Learn the story behind the creation of Walt Disney World.

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