Machu Picchu: The Story Of The Amazing Inkas And Their City In The Clouds (Wonders Of The World Book) Read Free Books and Download eBooks
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
Lexile Measure: 1000 (What's this?)
Series: Wonders of the World Book
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Mikaya Press (February 4, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1931414106
ISBN-13: 978-1931414104
Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.2 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #575,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #40 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Central & South America #129 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Architecture #314 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > Ancient
Age Range: 9 - 13 years
Grade Level: 4 - 8
While this book has great info, I actually tossed it because a few of the illustrations were too graphic. For example, a young person with a knife embedded in their body, including blood. I'm disappointed because I feel it was unnecessary, even though it is historical. I know most people probably won't have a problem with such graphics, but if your kids are the sensitive types, be fore-educated.
Just came back with my 9 year old son and 13 year old daughter from a 3 week trip to PERU (we visited machu picchu twice). I was homeschooling them while on this trip. So before we left i ordered a bunch of fiction and non fiction books about Peru (some to read before, during or after this trip)That being said, this book was interesting to my son and even my daughter wanted to read it. It was informative and it helped prepare my kids for this trip.No issues with seller or shipping. Book was as described.
The graphics and photos -while beautiful -are too bloody. There is even a VERY SAD full page photo of a real boy sacrificed to the gods that has been frozen for hundreds of years. This book is not for small children.
These picture books are excellent tools to add curiosity and knowledge boosts to Ancient Worlds curriculum for middle school social studies classes! Artwork is wonderful!
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