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Language: English
Published by Mikaya Press, 2006
- Softcover
- Used
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- Title
- Machu Picchu: The Story of the Amazing Inkas and Their City in the Clouds
- Author
- Mann, Elizabeth
- Publisher
- Mikaya Press
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1931414106
- ISBN 13
- 9781931414104
- Illustrator
- Crehore, Amy
- Item weight
- 0.9 pounds
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
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About the Author
Elizabeth Mann has written nine Wonders of the World books, an award-winning series She is former teacher in New York, holds an M S E and is cofounder of Mikaya Press
Amy Crehore has a B F A from Virginia Commonwealth University She illustrates book covers, magazine articles and children's books, and has won awards for her paintings She lives in Eugene, Oregon
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