Machu Picchu
Titre
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Machu Picchu
Gillian. Richardson
Sommaire
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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.
Date de publication comme intervalle
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2009
Structural wonders.
Description matérielle
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32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cm.
Table des matières
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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.
Terme de vedette-matière
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Inca architecture.
Terme géographique
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Machu Picchu Site (Peru)
Peru -- Antiquities.
Résumé
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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.
Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
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9781590369425
Informations de publication
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New York : Weigl Publishers, c2009.
| Bibliothèque | Numéro de rayon | Type de document | Code à barres du document | Statut |
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| A. Blair McPherson | 985 RIC | Book | 31458000132210 | Non-Fiction |