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Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Language
English
Description
National Geographic explorer Johan Reinhard chronicles his high-altitude archaeological adventures in the Andes, focusing on the 1995 discovery of the Incan Ice Maiden, sacrificed five hundred years earlier, and the 1999 find of three Inca children on Llullaillaco, frozen in a state of near perfection.
Author
Publisher
Children's Book Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books, Inc
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
Español
Description
Una biografía ilustrada de Julio C. Tello, considerado el fundador de la arqueología peruana moderna y quien llegó a ser el científico social indígena más distinguido del siglo XX.
"A picture biography of Julio C. Tello, considered to be the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology, that traces his life from an early interest in Peru's ancient cultures to his rise as the most distinguished Indigenous social scientist of the twentieth century....
Author
Series
Greetings from somewhere volume 7
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
While in Machu Picchu, Peru, with their parents, eight-year-old twins Ethan and Ella cross a secret bridge and discover a mysterious stone sculpture.
11) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Built by the Inca people thousands of years ago, Machu Picchu still stands today after it was mysteriously abandoned by those who inhabited it. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an Imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call...
13) National Geographic investigates ancient Inca: archaeology unlocks the secrets of the Inca's past
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Shows how ancient treasures help scientists today to piece together the puzzle of the Inca's past. Includes Inca pottery, textiles, and the mummy called the Ice Maiden."--From source other than the Library of Congress
14) Machu Picchu
Author
Publisher
Dash!
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This title takes readers to the mountains of Peru to discover the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
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