Cities: Then & Now - Lonely Planet Kids

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Explore the fascinating transformation of twelve iconic cities through history in this engaging and interactive book. Kids will uncover captivating facts about each city's past and see how pivotal events shaped their development.

A captivating look at how historic cities evolved into the bustling metropolises we know today.

Step back in time and discover what twelve remarkable cities looked like during key moments in their history. This fact-packed journey invites children to lift flaps and open gatefolds on every page, revealing how these ancient civilizations grew and changed over time.

From experiencing daily life in Great Zimbabwe to witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and from seeing Las Vegas transform from a barren desert to a thriving city, each city’s story comes alive through vivid comparisons of past and present.

The historical cities featured include:

• Thebes, Egypt, Africa, c. 1200 BCE
• Babylon, Iraq, Asia, c. 550 BCE
• Pompeii, Italy, Europe, 79 CE
• Constantinople/Istanbul, Turkey, Europe/Asia, 550
• Aarhus, Denmark, Europe, c. 950
• Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe, Africa, c. 1250
• Tenochtitlan/Mexico City, Mexico, North America, c. 1520
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America, c. 1560
• London, England, UK, Europe, 1666
• Sydney, Australia, c. 1780
• Las Vegas, USA, North America, c. 1905
• Shanghai, China, Asia, c. 1950

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