Wonders of the Asian World by Jeffrey Litzke (composer); Schlessinger MediaCall Number: Audio Visual DS5 .W67
ISBN: 0753201137838
Publication Date: 2003
Wonders of the Asian World brings to life a broad selection of cultural and natural wonders from the continent and islands of Asia. This sweeping series spans thousands of years of history and features fantastic architectural monuments such as the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal in India, and valuable cultural sites like the majestic Hindu temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Students will also get a firsthand look at natural wonders such as Ha Long Bay in Vietnam and the Ifugao Rice Terraces in the Philippines. Through wonderful footage of World Heritage Sites as identified by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization) for their lasting value to humanity, students will gain a unique understanding and appreciation of Asia's rich and diverse history.