cultural property

Traces the author's recreation of Hiram Bingham III's discovery of the ancient citadel, Machu Picchu, in the Andes Mountains of Peru, describing his struggles with rudimentary survival tools and his experiences at the sides of local guides.

Benjamin Franklin Gates, obsessed with finding the mythical Knights Templar Treasure, finds himself having to steal the Declaration of Independence, which holds the key to the mystery of the treasure's whereabouts, in order to keep it out of another's dangerous hands.

Describes how grave robbers supply museums and the super rich with ancient artifacts and treasures and how their looting has impacted what researchers know about ancient civilizations.

Contains photographs and descriptions of over one hundred sites of natural, historic, and cultural significance around the world, and provides information on why they are endangered and what is being done to protect them.

Presents an account of those who were part of a special force of American and British curators, art historians, museum curators, and other experts who risked their lives to prevent the destruction of cultural artifacts and structures while also trying to locate missing items that had been stolen by the Nazis during World War II.

Examines the mass destruction and indiscriminate killings that took place across Europe during World War I by German occupying troops, and the total warfare that was often directed to the civilian population.

Describes ways in which appreciation of and protection of our diverse cultural heritages help make us all citizens of the whole world.

"Readers will learn about a variety of African American jazz musicians including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about important African American musicians including: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, James Brown, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince"--Provided by publisher.

Stunning images help this thoroughly researched, well-written volume bring Aztec history and culture vividly to life for readers. Aztec history is traced from its ancestors' migration to the Valley of Mexico to the lives of their descendants in modern Mexico.