Machu Picchu by Elizabeth Mann (Mikaya: 2000)
Perched between two mountain peaks in the high Andes, the Inka city
of Machu Picchu was built out of granite rock shaped by hand into
some of the most intricate stonework in human history. This is the
story of the rise and fall of the Inka and their "city in the
clouds." For ages 9-12. $19.95 hardcover.
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece by Sean Sheehan
(Getty: 2002)
In this colorful reader-friendly encyclopedia you can read about ancient
Greek myths and religion, homelife, architecture, sports and games,
wars and weapons, and the many ways in which ancient Greek civilization
still influences our world today. Over 250 color illustrations and
9 maps. For ages 12 and up. $19.95 hardcover.
Museum ABC by Shirley Climo (MMA/Little, Brown: 2002)
Produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this unique
alphabet book features four works of art from different cultures and
different periods to illustrate each letter of the alphabet. Simple
words matched with intriguing works of art provide an opportunity
for endless exploration. For ages 4-8. $16.95 hardcover.
You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy by David Stewart
(Watts: 2000)
This exciting and disgusting volume explains mummification, with loving
attention paid to removing brains, creating false eyes from onions,
perfuming the mummy with fragrances, and wrapping amulets against
the body for protection in the afterlife. Also available: You Wouldn't
Want to Be a Greek Slave and You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman
Gladiator. For ages 9-12. $9.95 softcover.
Secrets in Stone: All About Maya Hieroglyphs by Laurie Coulter
(Little, Brown: 2001)
It was once one of the world's great mysteries, but the Maya code
has now been broken. Today, Maya hieroglyphs can tell us all about
these ancient people and their astonishing cities in the jungle. Includes
a "glyphmaster" so you can create your own hieroglyphic
message. For ages 9-12. $17.95 hardcover.
Eyewitness: Islam by Philip Wilkinson (DK: 2002)
Explore the communities and cultures that make up Islam in this unique
guide to the faith, history, and traditions of the Islamic world,
past and present. Beautiful manuscripts and contemporary photographs
accompany a clear account of the spread of Islam across several continents
over hundreds of years. For ages 9-12. $15.95 hardcover.
