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Prehistoric peoples -- Easter Island -- Juvenile literature.
Sculpture, Prehistoric -- Easter Island -- Juvenile literature.
Easter Island -- Juvenile literature.
Easter Island -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Easter Island -- Antiquities -- Juvenile literature.
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Prehistoric peoples -- Easter Island -- Juvenile literature.
Sculpture, Prehistoric -- Easter Island -- Juvenile literature.
Easter Island -- Juvenile literature.
Easter Island -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Easter Island -- Antiquities -- Juvenile literature.
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The mysteries of Easter Island.
World Book, Inc., c2014.
Call #:
996
.18
M998
Subjects
Prehistoric peoples -- Easter Island -- Juvenile literature.
Sculpture, Prehistoric -- Easter Island -- Juvenile literature.
Easter Island -- Juvenile literature.
Easter Island -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Easter Island -- Antiquities -- Juvenile literature.
Series
Enigmas of history.
ISBN:
9780716626657 (hrd)
Edition:
English rev. ed.
Description:
48 p. : col. illus., map, portraits ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Easter Island -- The giant statues of Easter Island -- How did the Rapanui reach Easter Island? -- How were the statues made and transported? -- Raising the statues -- Anatomy of the statues -- Unique statues -- What was the significance of the statues? -- The Tongariki Ahu -- Why were the statues destroyed? -- Environmental archaeology -- Later history of Easter Island -- The birdman cult and social class -- The writing of Easter Island -- Places to see and visit.
Summary:
An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the remote location of Easter Island, including its culture, giant statues, and writing. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Easter Island, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index.
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World Book, Inc.
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996.18 M998
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996.18 M998
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