Machu Picchu
Title
:
Machu Picchu
Personal Author EPSB
:
Gillian. Richardson
Summary
:
Explores the science behind the construction of the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, and efforts that are being made to protect it from destruction.
Year Published
:
2009
Series
:
Structural wonders.
Physical Description
:
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cm.
Contents
:
What is Machu Picchu? -- Building history -- Big ideas -- Profile -- Science behind the building -- Science and technology -- Computer-aided design -- Measuring the ruins -- Environmental viewpoint -- Construction careers -- Notable structures -- Stone structures around the world -- Quiz.
Subject
:
Inca architecture.
Geographic Term
:
Machu Picchu Site (Peru)
Peru -- Antiquities.
Summary
:
Explores the science behind the construction of the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, and efforts that are being made to protect it from destruction.
ISBN
:
9781590369425
Publisher
:
New York : Weigl Publishers, c2009.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| A. Blair McPherson | 985 RIC | Book | 31458000132210 | Non-Fiction |