Inca: Discover the Culture and Geography of a Lost Civilization; With 25 Projects

Kovacs, Lawrence/ Rizvi, Farah (Illustrator)

ISBN 10: 1619301407 / ISBN 13: 9781619301405

Published by Nomad Pr, 2013

About this Item

128 pages. 9.94x7.99x0.32 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 1619301407

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inca: Discover the Culture and Geography of a Lost Civilization; With 25 Projects
• Publisher: Nomad Pr
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1619301407
• ISBN 13: 9781619301405
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Rizvi, Farah
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.32 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

Revealing legends and legacies, Inca: Discover the Culture and Geography of a Lost Civilization with 25 Projects offers engaging insight into the continent-sprawling ancient Inca culture. The text and activities invite learners on a journey along the Inca Trail. They'll visit the city of Cuzco and the majestic Machu Picchu, built on a jagged ridge thousands of feet above the Urubamba River. Kids will learn about cultural beliefs, rituals, scientific advances, and languages. They'll create Salar de Uyuni salt crystals and build a tropical cloud forest. This captivating educational tool also features unique illustrations, informative sidebars, fun-fact questions, and vocabulary that will interest readers from start to finish.

About the Author

Lawrence Kovacs is a teacher of gifted and talented children in grades kindergarten through 12. He lived in Bolivia for 16 months and spent a year in Peru. He lives in Bath, Maine. Farah Rizvi is a graphic designer and an illustrator. She lives in White River Junction, Vermont.