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2015

Format:	Book
Uniform Title:	Ciudad de Machu Picchu. English
Title:	The mystery of Machu Picchu.
Publisher, Date:	Chicago, IL : World Book, Inc., 2015.
Description:	48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Summary:	"An exploration of the questions scholars have concerning Machu Picchu, an Inca archaeological site in Peru. Features include, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on the Inca and Machu Picchu, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 5-11.
Series:	Enigmas of history Enigmas of history.
Subjects:	Incas. Machu Picchu Site (Peru)
Other Author:	World Book, Inc.
Notes:	Originally published: La ciudad de Machu Picchu. Editorial Sol 90 S.L., [2013]. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:	The enduring mystery of Machu Picchu -- The lost city of the Inca -- Access to Machu Picchu -- The urban design -- How was Machu Picchu built? -- Terraces and construction -- Was Machu Picchu a sanctuary? -- The treasures of the Inca -- The ceremony of the sun -- Who were the virgins of the sun? -- Were some Inca mummies child sacrifices? -- High-altitude archaeology -- Quipus, mysterious Inca writing? -- What caused the decline of Machu Picchu? -- Places to see and visit -- Glossary.
LCCN:	2015009348
ISBN:	9780716626756 0716626756 9780716626701 (set) 0716626705 (set)
Other Number:	904756028
System Availability:	4
Current Holds:	0
# Local items:	4
Control Number:	558132
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Call Number:	985.37 Mystery

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