Secrets of Ancient Cultures: The Inca: Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land - Softcover

Braman, Arlette N.

 
9780471219804: Secrets of Ancient Cultures: The Inca: Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0471219800 ISBN 13: 9780471219804
Publisher: Jossey Bass, 2003

Synopsis

Discover the ancient Inca culture with these fun games and activities! Make an Inca tunic. Prepare a quinoa snack. Create a royal headdress. You′ll have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of these fascinating people as you learn to write an Inca poem, sculpt your own clay portrait in the shape of an Inca jug, and test your bluffing skills as you play Perudo. This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the ancient Inca people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create an empire that extended nearly 3,000 miles! You′ll learn about the bravery of Inca warriors as you construct a war shield. You′ll discover how the Inca created beautiful music with panpipes and dance bells–and you′ll make them yourself! You′ll get to prepare a tasty Inca dish called Andean stew. Plus, you′ll find lots of amazing Inca facts on topics ranging from history and religion to language, metalworking, and art. So get ready for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of The Inca.

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About the Author

ARLETTE N. BRAMAN is a former teacher who has written articles for kids in such magazines as W.O.W., The Friend, and Pen & Ink. She is also the author of Secrets of Ancient Cultures: The Maya, Kids Around the World Create!, Kids Around the World Cook!, Kids Around the World Play!, and Traditional Native American Arts and Activities, all from Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Discover the ancient Inca culture with these fun games and activities! Make an Inca tunic. Prepare a quinoa snack. Create a royal headdress. You ll have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of these fascinating people as you learn to write an Inca poem, sculpt your own clay portrait in the shape of an Inca jug, and test your bluffing skills as you play Perudo. This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the ancient Inca people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create an empire that extended nearly 3,000 miles! You ll learn about the bravery of Inca warriors as you construct a war shield. You ll discover how the Inca created beautiful music with panpipes and dance bells and you ll make them yourself! You ll get to prepare a tasty Inca dish called Andean stew. Plus, you ll find lots of amazing Inca facts on topics ranging from history and religion to language, metalworking, and art. So get ready for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of The Inca.

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Publisher
Jossey Bass
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0471219800
ISBN 13 
9780471219804
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128