How was Machu Picchu built? Was Machu Picchu a sanctuary? What was the Festival of the Sun? What caused the decline of Machu Picchu? With The Mystery of Machu Picchu, kids can explore questions and mysteries about Machu Picchu, the famous Inca archaeological site in Peru.
Explore fascinating mysteries and secrets of history and folklore from countries and cultures around the world. Designed for students was a 6th to 8th grade primary reading level, World Book's Enigmas of History 2 presents the most recent findings and theories of scientists, archaeologists, historians, and folklorists concerning questions that have puzzled experts for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years. In each nonfiction book in the series, kids will find maps, diagrams, timelines, and glossaries to aid their in-depth understanding of the topic.