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Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Nestled in the Andes Mountains, the Inca people built a settlement that's in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. This title explores the geography of the ancient Inca civilization, which extended well beyond Machu Picchu. Covering land from present-day Peru to present-day Chile, the diverse landscape affected all aspects of Incan society, from daily life to terrace farming and irrigation....
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How do we know about the Incas? What were Inca towns and cities like? What was the "lost city of the Incas"? Geography Matters in the Inca Empire looks at how the Inca Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Inca life through its geography. Read about how the mountainous Inca geography led to their development of terrace farming, how the Incas worshipped the mountain peaks as gods and how the size...
4) The Incas
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What do you know about the Inca? Did you know they built roads and provided for the community's elderly? Learn more about the ancient Inca civilization.
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The Inca Empire stretched along the western edge of South America. At its height, the empire reached from modern-day Colombia all the way south to Chile.Find out more in Inca Civilization, a title in the Ancient Civilization series. With vivid images and unique facts, this series explores the history of some of the most fascinating early civilizations of the world.
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Readers are introduced to what life was like for the Incas as they explore this ancient civilization. Through detailed text that closely aligns with social studies curriculum topics, they are able to strengthen their critical-thinking skills by comparing and contrasting the lifestyle of the Incas and other ancient and modern civilizations. Helpful maps, a detailed timeline, and full-color photographs encourage readers to appreciate the diversity of...
9) The Incas
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Discusses the Incas, their government, politics, religion, military organization, decline, extinction, and legacy.
10) Inca life
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Learn about the life and customs of the Incas living in Peru before the Europeans came to South America.
11) The Inca
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This book introduces readers to the Inca civilization. Dive into the complex rise and fall of the ancient Andes Mountains dwellers. Their religion, geography, accomplishments, and lasting impact on the world are explored in easy-to-read text and colorful photos. Sidebars, maps, more facts, and QR codes are included in this title.
14) The Incas
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Examines the history, culture, religion, and social structure of the ancient Incas.
15) Frozen girl
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Discusses the discovery, history, and significance of an Incan mummy found frozen in the mountains of Peru.
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Over five hundred years ago, there lived a thirteen-year-old Inca girl in the mountains of Peru. Because of her perfect beauty, she was chosen to be the official sacrifice to the god of Mount Ampato. Feasting began days before the actual ceremony and priests gave the girl elaborate costumes to wear. Then the time came for her to be given to the mountain.
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"Step back in time to discover the spectacular world of the Incas and their ancestors. The Incas ruled the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen and were the successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people.
"This book includes 15 step-by-step projects, which enable you to recreate the past and learn through experience while having fun. The fascinating fact boxes provide extra insights and highlight links between the...
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