DISCOVERING THE VATICAN

Pack your imagination - it's time for an unforgettable adventure inside Vatican City!

With comic-book-style illustrations, hands-on activities, and lively challenges, this action-packed book invites kids (and curious grown-ups!) to explore the Vatican from top to bottom - including its most hidden and secret places. From the towering beauty of St. Peter's Basilica to the stunning masterpieces of the Sistine Chapel, every page is bursting with discovery.

Follow maps. Solve puzzles. Crack secret codes. Color, draw, connect dots, and ponder your way through Church history while learning about famous popes, brave Swiss Guards, legendary artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael, and the incredible stories behind Vatican landmarks.

Help the Holy Father find his way through twisting Vatican Gardens. Guide lost tourists through the Vatican's mysterious underground tunnels. Along the way, test your knowledge with trivia, uncover fascinating symbols hidden in art and architecture, and learn why pilgrims from around the world journey to the Vatican, especially during Jubilee Years.

You'll also discover:

Ten surprising facts about the Vatican
How a pope is elected
Why the Holy Door is so important
The meaning behind ancient Christian designs and monuments