Machu Picchu

Título
: 
Machu Picchu

Gillian. Richardson

Resumen
: 
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.

Fecha de publicación como intervalo
: 
2009

Structural wonders.

Descripción física
: 
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cm.

Contenido
: 
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.

Término de la materia
: 
Inca architecture.

Término geográfico
: 
Machu Picchu Site (Peru)
 
Peru -- Antiquities.

Síntesis
: 
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

Información de publicación
: 
New York : Weigl Publishers, c2009.


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A. Blair McPherson985 RICBook31458000132210Non-Fiction