Amazing Wonders: Taj Mahal (Hardcover)

The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the early 1600s, the grand monument in Agra, India, is a gift of love from a shah to his queen. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines the structure and how it was constructed, from its white marble domes to its garden and reflecting pool. The building's significance in history and why it was built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the royal couple's tombs. Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.