An aerial view of an Inca town, based on the great city of Cuzco, provides insight into the culture, religion, daily life, arts and crafts, and more of these ancient people.
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Gr 4-7-A different slant on the study of cultures of the past. With lucid, well-written texts and colorful drawings, both books concentrate on the design and function of a major town. A 17th-century community based on Benin City of the Edo empire in present-day Nigeria, and a 15th-century Inca town using Cuzco, Peru, as a model are presented first in aerial views, followed by double-page spreads that feature sites within each town-a temple or shrine, fortress, main square, homes, artisan workshops, etc. Clever "Time-Traveler's Guides" offer advice on shopping, how to pack, festivals, modes of travel, etc. "Guided Tours" of the important sites wrap up these studies. For readers who want more detailed information, Heather Millar's The Kingdom of Benin in West Africa (1996) and Kathryn Hinds's The Incas (1998, both Benchmark) offer well-rounded historical and cultural material with good-quality, full-color photography.-Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR
Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Fiona MacDonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools, adult education and university, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.
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Inca Town is a beautifully illustrated book - and not just for kids either, although it is a great teaching tool for children. Although all of the drawings are wonderful, the most impressive are the cutaways of Inca homes and temples depicting what probably went on inside these buildings. I'm less impressed with some of the "history" but, hey, you can't always have everything. The book is worth the price for sure! - Tiki
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plunge into the world of the Incas!,
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This is one of my favorite books for young readers about Inca life. It has the best illustrations of any I have read yet--I felt as if I was living in Inca times. The deptictions of the palace, fortress, temples, rope bridges, farm and family home were all fascinating. Especially fun were the people's costumes, as the Incas are well known for their gorgeous fabrics and headdresses.
The time-traveler's guide was fun--a bit tongue-in-cheek, but historically accurate.
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