Machu Picchu - by José de la Puente & Sergio Vilela (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Machu Picchu stands as the most formidable architectural masterpiece of the ancient South American world.
- 9-12 Years
- 12.0" x 9.0" Hardcover
- 62 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
Description
Book Synopsis
Machu Picchu stands as the most formidable architectural masterpiece of the ancient South American world. Designed and built by the Incas 600 years ago, the citadel has confounded humanity for decades: How did the Incas transport thousands of massive stones across miles of mountainous terrain? How did they supply water and irrigation? What purpose did it serve?
Machu Pichu: A Mystery in the Clouds reveals to children worldwide all the latest in archeological discovery around one of the most visited tourist sites in the world, recognized as one of the seven wonders of the world and as a World Heritage site.
About the Author
José De la Puente is a historian and professor of Latin American history at Texas State University. His interest in the " many things that happened in Peru," as 16th-century chroniclers would say, dates back to his early childhood trips to the Pachacamac sanctuary, the Cuzco region, and the Mantaro Valley, located in Peru. He lives in Austin, Texas. Sergio Vilela is Rights Management and Innovation Director for Latin America at Grupo Planeta, where he was also editorial director for more than a decade, first in Peru and then regional director for Latin America from Colombia. He has published the books " El cadete Vargas Llosa: la historia oculta tras La ciudad y los perros", and in co-authorship with José Carlos de la Puente he has written " El ú ltimo secreto de Machu Picchu" and " Machu Picchu: A Mystery in the clouds".Dimensions (Overall): 12.0 Inches (H) x 9.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 62
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: History
Publisher: Pichoncito Fly Books
Theme: Central & South America
Format: Hardcover
Author: José de la Puente & Sergio Vilela
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 2025
TCIN: 1003651013
UPC: 9786124450594
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-6579
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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