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by José de la Puente (Author), Sergio Vilela (Author)
- Machu Picchu: A Mystery in the Clouds takes young readers to discover how this ancient wonder in Cusco, Peru was built by the Incas more than 600 years ago and later uncovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911.
- Narrates the story of the Inca Empire and the extraordinary achievement of constructing Machu Picchu high in the Andes mountains.
- Highlights the citadel's remarkable engineering and archaeology, from the transportation of massive stones to the design of advanced irrigation systems.
- Introduces children to the enduring mysteries of Machu Picchu--its original purpose, daily life in the citadel, and the beliefs of ancient civilizations.
- Shares the latest archaeological research and discoveries in clear, engaging language tailored for young readers.
- Presents Machu Picchu as both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, a symbol of Peruvian history and culture.
- A captivating resource for readers interested in ancient civilizations, the Incas, archaeology, Peru, and world history.Great Civilizations
Author Biography
José De la Puente is a historian and professor of Latin American history at Texas State University. His interest in the " many things that happened in Peru," as 16th-century chroniclers would say, dates back to his early childhood trips to the Pachacamac sanctuary, the Cuzco region, and the Mantaro Valley, located in Peru. He lives in Austin, Texas. Sergio Vilela is Rights Management and Innovation Director for Latin America at Grupo Planeta, where he was also editorial director for more than a decade, first in Peru and then regional director for Latin America from Colombia. He has published the books " El cadete Vargas Llosa: la historia oculta tras La ciudad y los perros", and in co-authorship with José Carlos de la Puente he has written " El ú ltimo secreto de Machu Picchu" and " Machu Picchu: A Mystery in the clouds".
