Did you know that...
A hundred years ago Chicago had a miniature underground train system that criss-crossed beneath the streets, delivering coal and other materials? The trains could go right into a building's basement. Even today, few people know these tunnels exist....
Or that Paris has over six million skeletons buried in ancient chambers and tunnels beneath the city? The ancient Romans first dug up this spot while mining for rock, but 200 years ago the overcrowded city of Paris needed new space to bury its dead.
Hidden Worlds presents 11 intriguing stories of extraordinary tunnels past and present from around the world. This fascinating book will introduce you to nature's tunneling mammals; the ancient Greek myth of the Minotaur in the labyrinth; the aqueducts of the ancient Romans; the hidden treasure in the pyramids of Egypt; the great escape of WWII prisoners of war...and much more!
Richly portrayed with large cartoon-style illustrations and informative yet wickedly funny captions, the stories in this original collection make for a riveting read. You'll be amazed at the interesting facts you'll unearth.
An introduction provides an overview of the hidden world of tunnels, the varied reasons why people have constructed them since ancient times, and how they have done so.
A special chapter at the end of the book provides more detailed information on each story. Additional resources, such as websites, are included.
An index will help locate specific places and events in the book, making this a useful reference tool for young students.
About the Author
Debora Pearson is the author of many books for children including the Mighty Wheels series, and co-author of adventure-travel books such as Jungle Islands, 52 Days by Camel, and By Truck to the North and The TV Book: Talking Back to your TV. She is the former editor of OWL, an award-winning educational magazine for kids. Debora lives in Toronto.
Peeking into boxes and boxes of original art, Tina Holdcroft realizes she has illustrated over 30 children's books, 70 adult books, and her work has appeared in magazines and advertising. She was born in England, studied art in Toronto, married her high school sweetheart, and they have one son. When not illustrating, Tina loves sailing with her family. Their land home is in Toronto.
Hidden Worlds: Amazing Tunnel Stories (Hidden!)
Hidden Worlds: Amazing Tunnel Stories (Hidden! Series),Debora Pearson,Tina Holdcroft,Annick Press,1550377450,Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Science,Children: Grades 1-2,History - General,Juvenile Nonfiction,Science & Nature - General,Technology - How Things Work/Are Made,Bridges, tunnels & other structures,History,Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Technology / How Things Work,Tunneling - -Juvenile literature,Tunnels - -Juvenile literature
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