NONFICTION - ELEMENTARY

The World’s Wonders: Ready-to-Read Level 2

by Gloria Cruz (text) & illus. by Clarice Elliott
Simon Spotlight. (Kids Around the World). Sept. 2025. 32p. pap $5.99. ISBN 9781665973267. PreS-Gr 3
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PreS-Gr 3–In this volume, young readers will gain an understanding of and learn facts about specific prehistoric, modern, and natural landmarks. Famous man-made famous sites, such as Stonehenge, the Parthenon, and the Tower of Pisa, and natural landmarks such as Mount Fuji and the Grand Canyon are included. A glossary at the front, short chapters, a suggested activity at the end, and pronunciations in the text will be helpful for developing readers. Vibrant cartoon illustrations show diverse characters and display the landmarks clearly, as with the Great Wall of China sweeping across the landscape or comparison charts showing relative sizes of a few of the pyramids in Egypt and another one depicting heights of various tall landmarks around the world.
VERDICT A good introduction to landmarks for early elementary children.
Reviewed by Melisa Bailey , Aug 01, 2025

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