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1) The Incas
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"The book investigates its extraordinary progress from a small Andean society in southern Peru to its rapid demise little more than a century later at the hands of the Spanish conquerors"--
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The Inca Empire stretched along the western edge of South America. At its height, the empire reached from modern-day Colombia all the way south to Chile.Find out more in Inca Civilization, a title in the Ancient Civilization series. With vivid images and unique facts, this series explores the history of some of the most fascinating early civilizations of the world.
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In 1532, the magnificent Inca empire was the last great civilization still isolated from the rest of humankind. The Conquest of the Incas is the definitive history of this civilization's overthrow, from the invasion by Pizarro's small gang of conquistadors and the Incas' valiant attempts to expel the invaders to the destruction of the Inca realm, the oppression of its people, and the modern discoveries of Machu Picchu and the lost city of Vilcabamba....
7) Aztec
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Discover the mysterious world of these ancient people - their beliefs, rituals, and fascinating civilizations.
10) Evil star
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Gatekeepers (Anthony Horowitz) volume 2
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Having locked the Raven's gate, fourteen-year-old Matt travels to Peru where he meets the second of the five gatekeepers and works with him to try to stop the opening of a second gate somehow related to the Nazca Lines.
11) The Incas
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What do you know about the Inca? Did you know they built roads and provided for the community's elderly? Learn more about the ancient Inca civilization.
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In this tale set in the ancient Inka empire, Little Chaski has a big job: he is the Inka King's newest royal messenger. But on his first day things quickly start to go awry. Will Little Chaski be able to deliver the royal message on time?
17) Excavation
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High in the Andes, Dr. Henry Conklin discovers a 500-year-old mummy that should not be there. While deep in the South American jungle, Conklin's nephew, Sam, stumbles upon a remarkable site nestled between two towering peaks, a place hidden from human eyes for thousands of years. Ingenious traps have been laid to ensnare the careless and unsuspecting, and wealth beyond imagining could be the reward for those with the courage to face the terrible unknown....
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Machu Picchu is the most famous reminder of ancient Inca culture, but it's by no means the only one. Archeological remains from the Inca Empire have been drawing scientists, historians, and tourists to South America for many years. Readers explore these archaeological finds and what they've taught us about Inca culture and daily life. As detailed main text and fact boxes provide readers with information about the Inca people, vibrant photographs and...
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