The Inca: Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land (Secrets of Ancient Cultures) [Paperback]

Arlette N. Braman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Discover the ancient Inca culture with these fun games and activities!

Make an Inca tunic. Prepare a quinoa snack. Create a royal headdress. You'll have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of these fascinating people as you learn to write an Inca poem, sculpt your own clay portrait in the shape of an Inca jug, and test your bluffing skills as you play Perudo.

This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the ancient Inca people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create an empire that extended nearly 3,000 miles! You'll learn about the bravery of Inca warriors as you construct a war shield. You'll discover how the Inca created beautiful music with panpipes and dance bells-and you'll make them yourself! You'll get to prepare a tasty Inca dish called Andean stew. Plus, you'll find lots of amazing Inca facts on topics ranging from history and religion to language, metalworking, and art. So get ready for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of The Inca.

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Discover the ancient Inca culture with these fun games and activities!

Make an Inca tunic. Prepare a quinoa snack. Create a royal headdress. You’ll have a great time exploring the cultural traditions of these fascinating people as you learn to write an Inca poem, sculpt your own clay portrait in the shape of an Inca jug, and test your bluffing skills as you play Perudo.

This book is filled with activities and projects that will show you how the ancient Inca people lived and played, as well as how they managed to create an empire that extended nearly 3,000 miles! You’ll learn about the bravery of Inca warriors as you construct a war shield. You’ll discover how the Inca created beautiful music with panpipes and dance bells–and you’ll make them yourself! You’ll get to prepare a tasty Inca dish called Andean stew. Plus, you’ll find lots of amazing Inca facts on topics ranging from history and religion to language, metalworking, and art. So get ready for lots of fun as you discover the ancient secrets of The Inca.

About the Author

ARLETTE N. BRAMAN is a former teacher who has written articles for kids in such magazines as W.O.W., The Friend, and Pen & Ink. She is also the author of Secrets of Ancient Cultures: The Maya, Kids Around the World Create!, Kids Around the World Cook!, Kids Around the World Play!, and Traditional Native American Arts and Activities, all from Wiley.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (November 12, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471219800
• ISBN-13: 978-0471219804
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 11.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Children's Books > History > Ancient

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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CLASS LOVED the CRAFTS & INCA history made easier, March 1, 2006

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Helpful MOM "Mom" (Queens, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Inca: Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land (Secrets of Ancient Cultures) (Paperback)

Crafts are great, easy to do! Easy to read book, easy directions. Drawing are vivid and helpful.

During Open School night my son's teacher stated that some cultures are hard to teach to a 2nd grade class. I offered my services when ever she needed help or a helpful idea. Matthew came home and said Ms. Rayes needed help with INCAS. Book arrived fast. A day later my son came home with a note. TEACHER LOVES THE BOOK, she raved about it! She has since passed her book onto other 2nd grade teachers who have since ordered their own copies.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inca's book, January 17, 2012

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This review is from: The Inca: Activities and Crafts from a Mysterious Land (Secrets of Ancient Cultures) (Paperback)

Very interesting book, a lot of information for my 8 years old kid. He is happy so I am happy!