The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most amazing wonders and the longest human-made structure ever built. Constructed more than 2,000 years ago, the ancient wonder is a celebration of China's culture, especially that of the Ming Dynasty. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines the structure and how it was constructed. The wall's significance in history...

The Great Wall of China is one of the world's most amazing wonders and the longest human-made structure ever built. Constructed more than 2,000 years ago, the ancient wonder is a celebration of China's culture, especially that of the Ming Dynasty. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines the structure and how it was constructed. The wall's significance in history and why it was built are also included. A Wonder Spotlight features the wall section called "Old Dragon's Head." Captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index support young readers.