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Title:

The Inca.

Publisher:

World Book,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Incas--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

World Book, Inc.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Who were the Inca? -- What were the major achievements of the Inca? -- The origins of the Inca - early Andean cultures -- The Inca before the founding of their empire -- Sapa Incas -- Nobles -- Priests -- Commoners -- Women -- Government and law -- Creation beliefs -- Inca gods -- Mummies -- Ceremonies, festivals, and sacrifice -- Temples -- Palaces and fortresses -- Art and crafts -- Astronomy and calendars -- Engineering -- Keeping records and sending messages -- Family life and children -- Housing and clothing -- Food -- Transportation -- Civil war -- The Spanish conquest -- The Inca legacy.

Summary:

"A discussion of the early Inca, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Series:

Early peoples

ISBN:

0716621355
9780716621355

OCLC:

(OCoLC)237325190

LCCN:

2008033320

Locations:

TZPC572 -- Center Point Public Library (Center Point)

YTPG232 -- Clinton Public Library (Clinton)

FCPB384 -- Dike Public Library (Dike)

AWPD207 -- Osceola Public Library (Osceola)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)