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Machu Picchu is the most famous reminder of ancient Inca culture, but it s by no means the only one. Archeological remains from the Inca Empire have been drawing scientists, historians, and tourists to South America for many years. Readers explore these archaeological finds and what they ve taught us about Inca culture and daily life. As detailed main text and fact boxes provide readers with information about the Inca people, vibrant photographs and historical images help them visualize life among this group of people. Readers will enjoy exploring essential social studies curriculum topics and relating the information to their own lives. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Maps.

"Machu Picchu is the most famous reminder of ancient Inca culture, but its by no means the only one. Archeological remains from the Inca Empire have been drawing scientists, historians, and tourists to South America for many years. Readers explore these archaeological finds and what they've taught us about Inca culture and daily life. As detailed main text and fact boxes provide readers with information about the Inca people, vibrant photographs and historical images help them visualize life among this group of people. Readers will enjoy exploring essential social studies curriculum topics and relating the information to their own lives"--Amazon.com.

The South American Indians known as the Incas had a vast empire that extended along the Pacific coast from today's Ecuador south to central Chile and inland across the Andes. In those regions today, people can still see evidence of their brilliant engineering. Way stations, terraced farms, and an extensive road system marked the advanced infrastructure of this civilization. This beneficial book and its vivid artwork relates much about the Inca culture and history, including their laws, customs, homes, and religions. It also relays what happened after the conquistadors arrived in the New World.

Presents a complete history of the Inca Empire.

Survey of life and government during the Inca Empire, and compares and contrasts ancient Peru and Peru today.

"Follows the travels of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in Peru ... [including] what led Pizarro to head into the Andes, first encounters with the Inca, the Inca capital at Cusco, Pizarro's desire for gold, and the overthrow of the Inca Empire."--Provided by publisher.

Introduces students to the Inca Empire, discussing its history, people, art, culture, and traditions.

Describes the discovery in 1911 of the Peruvian ruins called Machu Picchu and presents the various theories of the function of this city in the ancient Inca civilization.

An introduction to the Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs that discusses their beliefs, customs, cities, rulers, and the Spanish overtaking of the civilizations.