| Mysteries of Easter Island Contributor(s): Waxman, Laura Hamilton (Author) |
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ISBN: 1512440159 ISBN-13: 9781512440157 Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm) OUR PRICE: $27.85 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: 996.18 |
| LCCN: 2016049274 |
| Lexile Measure: 950 |
| Series: Ancient Mysteries (Alternator Books (R) ) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.9" W x 9.1" (0.55 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On Easter in 1722, a fleet of Dutch ships exploring the southeastern Pacific Ocean came across a small island that at first seemed uninhabited. Instead, the sailors found a community of people--and hundreds of giant stone statues. Easter Island and its statues have long been a source of mystery for explorers, historians, and tourists. How did people come to live in such a remote place? How had the islanders carved such enormous statues without metal tools? And how had they moved them? Read all about the myths and theories surrounding Easter Island, as well as the science researchers are using to learn more. |
Contributor Bio(s): Waxman, Laura Hamilton: - Laura Hamilton Waxman lives in Minnesota and has written many nonfiction books for young readers. |