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About The Book
Lynn Curlee, who won a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book award for Brooklyn Bridge, explores the tremendous history behind one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the Parthenon.
About The Illustrator
Lynn Curlee, who received a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award for Brooklyn Bridge, comes from a family of intense sports fans. His other books include Liberty, Ships of the Air, Into the Ice: The Story of Arctic Exploration, Rushmore, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Capital, and, most recently, Parthenon. He lives on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.
Product Details
- Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (July 1, 2004)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9780689844904
- Grades: 3 - 7
- Ages: 8 - 12
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Raves and Reviews
The New York Times Curlee's illustrations communicate not just information but also excitement and sentiment.
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Parthenon Hardcover 9780689844904
- Author Photo (jpg): Lynn Curlee Photo Credit:(0.1 MB)
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