Eplores the mysteries surrounding the Nazca Lines in Peru which can only be seen from the air, discussing leading theories, important clues, and evidence.
Explores some of the historic treasures of the ancient world, featuring visits to the Incan city of Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Mexico City, the ruins of Monte Alban, and other Aztec, Inca, and Zapotec sites.
"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.
To stop Hatch from using the Elgen fleet to gain world power, Michael and the rest of the Electroclan must destroy the lead ship, but divisions within the Electroclan threaten the success of their operation.
Fifteen-year-old Michael Vey, born with Tourette's syndrome and special electromagnetic powers, joins his techno-genius best friend and an alliance of other "electric" teenagers to battle powerful foes in the jungles of Peru, where Michael learns the Order of Elgen's plan to "restructure" the world.