Award-winning poet J. Patrick Lewis invites readers to climb aboard for an eye-opening, lyrical journey to some of the world's greatest monuments. Celebrating 13 of mankind's awe-inspiring wonders, the book dedicates two pages to each poem and monument, including lush photographs, some taken by National Geographic photographers. With his clever, catchy verse, Lewis is adept at building kids' appreciation for renowned places like the Taj Mahal, Mount Rushmore, and the Great Wall. The back matter features a map showing each site's location, historical information, and a brief history of the photographs. Teachers looking to integrate language arts into their social studies lessons will find this book a delight.