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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.
Format: Soft Cover, 128 pages, 10 7/8 X 8 1/2 inches
Author: Arlette N. Braman
Publisher: Wiley Publishers
Date Published: November, 2003
Recommended Ages: Children-Young Adult
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.
Table of Contents:
- Acknowledgements
- Arlette's Art Tips
- Introduction: The Ancient Inca
- Part I: Society
- Part II: Everyday Life
- Part III: Arts
- Part IV: Achievements
- Part V: Entertainment
- Glossary
- Index
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