The Inca Empire (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations)

by Sandra Newman

Overview

Explore the Inca empire, including how the Incas survived in the mountains, how the empire was built, and why it disappeared.

A True Book: Ancient Civilizations series allows readers to experience what makes each ancient civilization distinctive and exceptional as well look at its influence on the some of the practices of the modern world. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531241097
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/11/2010
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	404,454
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Sandra Newman writes fiction and nonfiction books for both children and adults. She also teaches writing and translates books from foreign languages. She has traveled in Peru and Bolivia, lands that were formerly part of ancient Tawantinsuyu.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 2–5—These fascinating cultures are outlined for young readers with care and precision. Although gorier features of each culture are largely avoided, a reasonably complete picture of each people's history and culture is presented. Loaded with access points such as captions, pull-outs, a time line, and a map, and with better-than-usual reproductions of well-chosen primary sources and art, the books sport a bright, peppy design. The authors are careful to use or at least make note of proper nomenclature—Maloy uses the phrase "ancient Maya" (rather than simply "Maya") throughout, an important distinction that is often overlooked. These books are rigorous in distinguishing fact from theory, and conscientious about presenting competing theories where they exist. These are the best books on their subjects for this age group.—Paula Willey, Baltimore County Public Library, Towson, MD

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