Machu Picchu : city in the clouds

Briefly describes the ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru, its history, the people the built it and its discovery in recent times.

Step into the Inca world

Step back in time to discover the spectacular world of the Incas and their ancestors. Successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people, the Incas ruled the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen. The land of the Sun God was bright with many treasures houses of gold, the most fabulous clothes and huge stone buildings. This book uncovers the secrets of the mummy bund…

Machu Picchu

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, thi…

Aztec, Inca & Maya

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0789461153

Collation

63 pages : illustration ; 28 cm

Series Title

Dorling Kindersley eyewitness book

Call Number

972 BAQ

Aztec, inca & maya : discover the world of azctecs, incas, and mayas - their …

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.