Here is the list of 7 ancient wonders: 1. The Great Pyramid of Giza. This spectacular structure is the only ancient structure that still stands today, and it was constructed without. Colossus of Rhodes. Temple of Artemis. Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Lighthouse Of Alexandria. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World for Kids book. Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Get ready to take a tour through the.

Seven Wonders is a pentalogy of children'sfantasy, adventure and mythological fiction books written by American author Peter Lerangis. It is based on Greek mythology and set around the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Jack McKinley discovers a secret organization on a hidden island, and becomes the leader of a mission to retrieve seven lost magical orbs. As Jack and his three friends realize their lives are at stake, they have no choice but to accept the quest and embark on the challenge.^[1]

Books[edit]

The Colossus Rises[edit]

The Colossus Rises is the first book in the series, and was released on February 5, 2013.

The day after thirteen-year-old Jack McKinley is told he has six months to live, he awakens on a mysterious island, where a secret organization promises to save his life—with one condition. Jack and three other kids: Aly Black, Cass Williams, and Marco Ramsay, must lead a mission to retrieve seven lost magical objects known as Loculi, which can save their lives only when combined together correctly. The Loculi have been missing for a thousand years, lost amongst the ruins and relics of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With no one else to turn to and no escape in sight, the four kids have no choice but to undertake the quest. On their quest, they learn more about one another and the secret superhuman abilities each possesses, but Jack has trouble finding out his own inner strength. The first Wonder they visit is the Colossus of Rhodes, where they realize that there’s way more than just their lives at stake when a mythical creature kidnaps Cass and an enemy organization, known as the Massa, threaten to get the Loculus before them.^[2]

Lost in Babylon[edit]

Lost in Babylon is the second book in the series, and was released on October 29, 2013.

After unearthing the first Loculus and defeating the Colossus of Rhodes, Jack and his friends are in worse shape than when they first set out. Marco has disappeared without a trace, along with the first Loculus. With no time to spare and no one else to turn to, Jack and the group have no choice but to follow the only clues they have and to head off on the next leg of their quest—to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.^[3]

The Tomb of Shadows[edit]

The Tomb of Shadows is the third book in the series, and was released on May 13, 2014.

With Babylon in ruins, Marco on the Massa side, and long-held secrets coming unraveled, the Select don’t know whom to trust or where to turn. With their G7W powers are manifesting at a furious pace, Jack, Aly, and Cass have no choice but to continue their quest. As lives hang in the balance, the friends rush to the next stop on their quest, the famed Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. Here they have to face down their own demons and engage in a battle with the shadows of the dead.^[4]

The Curse of the King[edit]

The Curse of the King is the fourth book in the series, and was released on March 3, 2015.

Having already defeated the Colossus of Rhodes, hunted through Ancient Babylon, and outfoxed legions of undead, the Select have recovered three of the lost Loculi hidden by the waterfall of chocolate in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only to lose one of them in order to save a life. They must now find a way to undo what has been done, to save themselves from the power that will overwhelm them—and destroy the world.^[5]

The Legend of the Rift[edit]

The Legend of the Rift is the fifth and final book in the series, and was released on March 8, 2016.

This story begins after King Uhla'ar kidnapped Aly and dragged her back through a rift in time. A giant, merciless behemoth guards the opening, and so Jack McKinley and his friends realize that rescuing Aly will be harder than they thought. Their only hope is to rush to the last of the Ancient Wonders and find the rest of the lost Loculi. This mission takes them to the Temple of Artemis to fend off a mighty army before heading off to the Lighthouse of Alexandria where they wind up in the belly of a beast. But before all is said and done, they must return to where it all began, to Atlantis, to save Aly, themselves and the world.^[6]

Reception[edit]

Publishers Weekly reviewed The Colossus Rises saying 'Lerangis, contributor to the 39 Clues series, has created a real page-turner, and while the characters are somewhat one-dimensional (particularly the adults), there’s a genuine sense of mystery and even a touch of grandeur to this tale'.^[7]Kirkus Reviews has called it 'a fast-paced, page-turning adventure'.^[8]

References[edit]

1. ^'Seven Wonders Books'. Official Seven Wonders Website. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
2. ^'Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises'. Official Seven Wonders Website. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
3. ^'Seven Wonders Book 2: Lost in Babylon'. Official Seven Wonders Website. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
4. ^'Seven Wonders Book 3: The Tomb of Shadows'. Official Seven Wonders Website. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
5. ^'Seven Wonders Book 4: The Curse of the King'. Official Seven Wonders Website. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
6. ^'Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend of the Rift'. Official Seven Wonders Website. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
7. ^'Children's Book Review: The Colossus Rises by Peter Lerangis'. Publishers Weekly. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
8. ^'THE COLOSSUS RISES by Peter Lerangis'. Kirkus Reviews. December 1, 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2017.

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Timeline and map of the Seven Wonders. Dates in bold green and dark red are of their construction and destruction, respectively.The Seven Wonders of the World or the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is a list of remarkable constructions of given by various authors in guidebooks or poems popular among ancient tourists. Although the list, in its current form, did not stabilise until the, the first such lists of seven wonders date from the 2nd-1st century BC. The original list inspired through the ages, often listing seven entries. Of the original Seven Wonders, only one—the (also called the Pyramid of, after the pharaoh who built it), the oldest of the ancient wonders—remains relatively intact.

The, the, the, the and the were all destroyed. The location and ultimate fate of the are unknown, and there is speculation that they may not have existed at all. The, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standingAnother 2nd century BC observer, who claimed to be the mathematician, wrote a short account entitled The Seven Sights of the World. However, the incomplete surviving manuscript only covered six of the supposedly seven places, which agreed with Antipater's list.Earlier and later lists by the historian (484 BC–ca. 425 BC) and the architect of (ca.

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305–240 BC), housed at the Museum of, survived only as references.The was the last of the seven to be completed, after 280 BC, and the first to be destroyed, by an earthquake in 226/225 BC. Hence, all seven existed at the same time for a period of less than 60 years.ScopeThe list covered only the sculptural and architectural monuments of the Mediterranean and regions, which then comprised the known world for the Greeks. Hence, extant sites beyond this realm were not considered as part of contemporary accounts.The primary accounts, coming from Hellenistic writers, also heavily influenced the places included in the wonders list. Five of the seven entries are a celebration of Greek accomplishments in the arts and architecture (the exceptions being the Pyramids of Giza and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon).Wonders. In this painting by, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are depicted as a background for the abduction of Helen by Paris. The Walters Art MuseumThe seven wonders on Antipater's list won praises for their notable features, ranging from superlatives of the highest or largest of their types, to the artistry with which they were executed. Their architectural and artistic features were imitated throughout the Hellenistic world and beyond.The Greek influence in Roman culture, and the revival of Greco-Roman artistic styles during the Renaissance caught the imagination of European artists and travellers.

Paintings and sculptures alluding to Antipater's list were made, while adventurers flocked to the actual sites to personally witness the wonders. Legends circulated to further complement the superlatives of the wonders.Modern listsOf Antipater's wonders, the only one that has survived to the present day is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Its brilliant white stone facing had survived intact until around 1300 AD, when local communities removed most of the stonework for building materials.

The existence of the Hanging Gardens has not been proven, although theories abound. Records and archaeology confirm the existence of the other five wonders.

The Temple of Artemis and the Statue of Zeus were destroyed by fire, while the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Colossus, and tomb of Mausolus were destroyed by earthquakes. Among the to have survived are sculptures from the tomb of Mausolus and the Temple of Artemis in the in London.Still, the listing of seven of the most marvellous architectural and artistic human achievements continued beyond the Ancient Greek times to the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and to the modern age. The Roman poet and the Christian bishop had their versions. Reflecting the rise of Christianity and the factor of time, nature and the hand of man overcoming Antipater's seven wonders, Roman and Christian sites began to figure on the list, including the,.

In the 6th century, a list of seven wonders was compiled by St.: the list included the Temple of Solomon, the and Noah's Ark.Modern historians, working on the premise that the original Seven Ancient Wonders List was limited in its geographic scope, also had their versions to encompass sites beyond the Hellenistic realm—from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to the Seven Wonders of the World. Indeed, the 'seven wonders' label has spawned innumerable versions among international organizations, publications and individuals based on different themes—works of nature, engineering masterpieces, constructions of the Middle Ages, etc. Its purpose has also changed from just a simple travel guidebook or a compendium of curious places, to lists of sites to defend or to preserve.See also., about attempted additions to the famous ancient list., about similar lists made throughout the ages. (1956 film)References.