| Dkfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs Contributor(s): DK (Author) |
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ISBN: 1465474447 ISBN-13: 9781465474445 Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) OUR PRICE: $14.44 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Central & South America - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Mexico |
| Dewey: 972.81 |
| Lexile Measure: 850 |
| Series: DK Find Out! |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.6" W x 11" (1.3 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Cultural Region - Mexican |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover the Maya, Inca, and Aztec empires with this children's book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges--from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK's free online resource for kids. Did you know that the Aztecs created a floating city? Or that the Incas preserved their dead emperors as mummies? Find out why Perfect for budding historians who want a highly visual reference book to increase their knowledge of the Americas' empires, DK findout Maya, Inca, and Aztec is sure to inspire the next amazing school report or project. Inside, author Brian Williams details these incredible civilizations and what makes them unique. With this DK findout book, you will: - Read about each civilization's daily life, including where they lived, what they ate, and what they believed - Explore the cities of Chich n Itz , Machu Picchu, and Tenochtitl n - See how Inca society was shaped like a pyramid, with the emperor at the top and slaves at the bottom - Discover how the Maya and Aztecs turned cacao beans into chocolate for the first time - Hear from real-life archaeologist Dr. Diane Davies how she digs for clues to the past - and find out much, much more The DK findout series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about history--and everything else--at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website. |