Where Is Machu Picchu?

by Megan Stine (Author), Megan Stine (Author)

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Illustrated
2018
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Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and seethe numerous species that call these famous ruins home.

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Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and seethe numerous species that call these famous ruins home.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 112
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 01 Feb 2018
ISBN 10: 0515159611
ISBN 13: 9780515159615
Book Overview: What's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilisation of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title.

Author Bio

Megan Stine has written several books for young readers, including Where Is the White House?, Who Was Marie Curie?, Who Was Ulysses S. Grant?, Who Is Michelle Obama?, and Who Was Sally Ride? She lives in Clinton, Connecticut.

Where Is Machu Picchu?

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