| Machu Picchu: The Story of the Amazing Inkas and Their City in the Clouds Contributor(s): Mann, Elizabeth (Author), Crehore, Amy (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1931414106 ISBN-13: 9781931414104 Publisher: Mikaya Press OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: The story of the rise of the Inkas and the building of the great city of Machu Picchu is described in this book. The city is as astonishing as were its builders. Set in a remote, inaccessible area of the high Andes, this breathtaking city was never found by the Spanish Conquistadors and remains an untouched example of Inka genius. "Wonders of the World" series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. ""One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."" - Booklist |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Architecture - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American |
| Dewey: 985.37 |
| Lexile Measure: 1070 |
| Series: Wonders of the World (Mikaya Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 9.12" W x 9.94" (0.56 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 60315 Reading Level: 7.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The story of the rise of the Inkas and the building of the great city of Machu Picchu is described in this book. The city is as astonishing as were its builders. Set in a remote, inaccessible area of the high Andes, this breathtaking city was never found by the Spanish Conquistadors and remains an untouched example of Inka genius. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture. "One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers." |
Contributor Bio(s): Mann, Elizabeth: - by Elizabeth Mann and illustrated by Amy Crehore |