incas

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incas

Maya civilization

Explores the history and culture of the Maya, giving a basic overview of the civilization's government, religion, and social structure, as well as key leaders and events.
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Inca civilization

Explores the history and culture of the Inca, giving a basic overview of the civilization's government, religion, and social structure, as well as key leaders and events.
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Inca

discover the culture and geography of a lost civilization : with 25 projects
Provides an introduction to the ancient Inca and their civilization and includes hands-on projects and activities such as building a tropical cloud forest, making a drop spindle, and creating a T-shirt version of an Inca tapestry.
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Ancient Inca geography

"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. Readers will learn how geography and climate played a role in the development of this civilization. Colorful images and engaging text based on social studies curricula support classroom learning"--Amazon.com.
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El fin de los hijos del Sol

Pizarro y la conquista del Imperio Inca
Describes the events that lead up to the conquering of the Incas and the three phases of conquest.
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The history of Latin America

This book authoritatively recounts the main events in the history of Latin America and highlights the men and women who played key roles in the establishment and growth of the region. Though long inhabited only by various Amerindian tribes, Latin America was transformed by the arrival of Europeans, who built colonial empires across the region beginning in the sixteenth century. Much of Latin America secured its independence in the early nineteenth century, but the new countries were plagued by political and economic instability, some of which continues today. Readers will get a full picture of Latin America?s complex history and an understanding of how it affects the present-day region.
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Pizarro and the Incas

Examines the life and exploits of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, and describes his desire for gold that led him to conquer the Inca Empire of South America.

The Inca empire

Provides facts about the ancient Inca empire, discussing how the Incas survived in the mountains and how they built their empire, describing their ruler, examining the lost city of Machu Piccu, and looking at what happened to the Inca empire and the mystery of its history. Includes maps, a time line, and photographs.

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