The remains of ancient civilizations hold the keys to the fascinating histories of vanished cultures and their many secrets. Are these places still haunted by long-past tragedies? In this title, readers will glimpse abandoned ruins such as Machu Picchu, Peru, kwn as the Lost City of the Incas. In 1911, explorer Hiram Bingham discovered this deserted city high in the Andes Mountains after it had been forgotten for 400 years. The beautiful remnants of the city included about 200 stone buildings. But what had happened to the people of Machu Picchu? Why did they simply vanish? No one can say for sure. The mysteries of the 11 desolate places featured in this book will keep young readers turning the pages wanting more and more.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
ISBN-10
1936087553
ISBN-13
9781936087556
eBay Product ID (ePID)
190145867
Product Key Features
Author
Steven L Stern
Format
Hardback, Library Binding,PAPER over Boards
Language
English
Topic
School Textbooks & Study Guides: Social Sciences
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Scary Places
Content Note
Illustrations
Date of Publication
01/01/2010
Country of Publication
United States
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