The Mysteries of Angkor Wat (Traveling Photographer)

The handsome book contains captioned color photographs on each page; they give interesting glimpses into the modern lives of the people living around this ancient site and a fascinating look at the ruins themselves.—School Library Journal

"NICE BOOK FOR CHILDREN WITH PICTURES OF KIDS" according to Jack E. Levic. I just returned from a trip to Cambodia to see Angkor Wat and the other temples. Although I took hundreds of pictures, I still was looking for a nice book of pictures of Angkor Wat. The cover and dustjacket have a stunningly beautiful picture of Angkor Wat so I was expecting a book full of pictures of the temples. Also, the "Traveling Photographer" part of the title made me think it would be a photo book. Yes, there are lots of color pictures of the temples but almost every picture shows children frolicking among the temple ruins. Other pictures sure children doing traditio. Picture book - not worth it sheriff Not informative. You can buy better and much cheaper books about the temples at Angkor Wat itself. Save your money. It's mostly pictures with very little text.. "Great before and after trip to Cambodia." according to 2 old geezers. Gorgeous book that really helped us to prepare for our trip and review details of what we saw. However, nothing beats going there, but this is the best picture compilation I found.. old geezers said Great before and after trip to Cambodia.. Gorgeous book that really helped us to prepare for our trip and review details of what we saw. However, nothing beats going there, but this is the best picture compilation I found.

Now, thousands visit the crumbling ruins each year to see the last remains of the ancient and mysterious Khmer civilization. A glossary, maps, and key facts are included.. What mysteries hide inside this ancient Cambodian temple? When local children lead the author through the ruins, he discovers a little-known secret.In 1100 CE, the mighty Khmer people of Cambodia built the world's largest religious monument: the sprawling stone temple of Angkor Wat. Photographer Richard Sobol explored these fascinating ruins, searching among the fallen, moss-covered stone slabs and wall carvings for clues that might link the ancient Khmer people to present-day Cambodian culture. A personal narrative and illustrative photography document his pilgrimage, capturing the historical legacy and mystery contained within the walls of Angkor Wat

When not traveling, Richard Sobol is home in Massachusetts with his family. His children's books include BREAKFAST IN THE RAINFOREST and THE LIFE OF RICE, also part of the TRAVELING PHOTOGRAPHER series. Richard Sobol is an author and award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, TIME, NEWSWEEK, ROLLING STPNE, and numerous other magazines.