easter island

The authors discuss what they learned about the mystery of Easter Island through a series of archaeological discoveries, arguing that, contrary to prevailing beliefs, the islanders were inventive environmental stewards, and answering questions about the making and moving of the enormous statues that populate the landscape.

Two women separated by more than sixty years, find their lives converging on Easter Island, where they both discover their true inner selves.

Explores the origins and history of the statues of Easter Island. Studies archeological discoveries on the island, and offers a new view of the culture that once inhabited the island.

Discusses the mysteries of Easter Island including how the statues were made and moved, and where the Easter Islanders themselves came from?.

Provides information about the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, explaining what archaeologists and other researchers have learned about the giant stone statues, called moai, that are scattered throughout the island.

Chronicles the life of Victorian era archaeologist Katherine Routledge, concentrating on the Mana Expedition, the first excavation of Easter Island's famous statues, which she and her husband led in 1913-15.

Provides historical background on the land and people of Easter Island, and discusses what researchers have learned about the mysterious giant statues, carved of lava rock, that populate the isolated island.

Discusses the human-like rock structures on Easter Island and speculates on how they may have gotten there.

An illustrated introduction to Easter Island for early readers that details a brief history of the island, describes the Moai statues, and includes information for visitors.