How Stem Built The Incan Empire

Author : Michael Hessel-Mial
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725341487

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How STEM Built the Incan Empire by Michael Hessel-Mial Pdf

In size and sophistication, the most impressive empire in the Americas was the Incas. Established in Peru in the twelfth century, the Incan empire united millions of people and dozens of distinct cultures under a single governing system. The Incas lacked what many assume are essential to empire-building: writing, the wheel, a favorable climate. Still, the Incas overcame these challenges with incredible science, technology, engineering, and math or STEM innovations. These included terrace agriculture, elaborate road systems, earthquake-proof buildings, a planned economy without money, and an elaborate mathematics communicated with textiles. Incan accomplishments show that technological developments take many unexpected forms and will inspire your readers to think outside of the box.

Author : Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725341517

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How STEM Built the Mayan Empire by Amie Jane Leavitt Pdf

Over its 2,700-year history, the Maya became one of the most complex and dominant indigenous civilizations in pre-Columbian America. They became masters in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM, as evident through the archaeological remains that still excite and intrigue people today. The Maya built massive civilizations with temples, palaces, extensive highway networks, and some of the largest pyramids in the world. This splendid book explores all these innovations and more, explaining how, why, and when the Mayan empire's greatest minds came up with unique STEM solutions to everyday problems.

Author : Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725341364

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How STEM Built the Aztec Empire by Amie Jane Leavitt Pdf

Mostly known today for its complex pantheon and religious rituals, the Aztec empire was also highly advanced in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math or STEM. With the capital city of the empire built in the middle of a lake, the geographical, political, and economic needs of the Aztecs drove innovation for centuries. Massive construction projects, including ziggurats, causeways, and aqueducts demonstrated that the Aztecs had ambitious goals as well as the STEM knowledge to achieve them. Though much of its history was destroyed, the accomplishments of the Aztecs are an impressive reminder of history's ingenuity.

Author : Michael Hessel-Mial
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725341395

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How STEM Built the Chinese Dynasties by Michael Hessel-Mial Pdf

At the dawn of Europe's Scientific Revolution, China was a major world power. With million-person cities, vast navies, and a robust trade in luxury goods, China was a country of marvels. The "Central Kingdom" was also a country of invention. This fascinating resource explores the science and technology behind China's rise to power: the incredible scope, the unique traditions that supported it, and the reasons for the eventual decline of the dynastic era. Readers will learn of agricultural innovations, massive building projects, elaborate machines, and countless inventions that changed the way the world ate, drank, read, waged war, and traveled.

Author : Anthony K. Forwood
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 9781257373628

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They Would Be Gods by Anthony K. Forwood Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756689520

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DK Eyewitness Books: Aztec, Inca & Maya by DK Pdf

DK Eyewitness: Aztec, Inca, and Maya is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and fall of the pre-Columbian cultures of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Amazing color photographs offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of these incredible civilizations. Show your child how jewelry was made, and learn what kind of food the Aztecs ate, how the Incas built their homes, and how the Mayan calendar worked. They'll also discover the secrets of the Inca stonemasons, the rites of passage every warrior had to face, and ceremonies for human sacrifice.

Author : Paul S. Flores
Publisher : Zyzzyva First Book, A
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015056427209

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Along the Border Lies by Paul S. Flores Pdf

Author : Ramiro Matos Mendieta,Jose Barreiro
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781588344953

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The Great Inka Road by Ramiro Matos Mendieta,Jose Barreiro Pdf

This compelling collection of essays explores the Qhapaq nan (or Great Inca Road), an extensive network of trails reaching modern-day Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. These roads and the accompanying agricultural terraces and structures that have survived for more than six centuries are a testament to the advanced engineering and construction skills of the Inca people. The Qhapaq nan also spurred an important process of ecological and community integration across the Andean region. This book, the companion volume to a National Museum of the American Indian exhibition of the same name, features essays on six main themes: the ancestors of the Inca, Cusco as the center of the empire, road engineering, road transportation and integration, the road in the Colonial era, and the road today. Beautifully designed and featuring more than 225 full-color illustrations, The Great Inka Road is a fascinating look at this enduring symbol of the Andean peoples' strength and adaptability.

Author : Alison Caldwell,Micah Caldwell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781681885636

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Brains Explained by Alison Caldwell,Micah Caldwell Pdf

It's Not Rocket Surgery, It's Brain Science! If you have a brain (spoiler alert: if you're reading this, you do!), you've probably wondered how and why it works the way it does (and why it sometimes...doesn't). What do dreams mean? Why do we fall in love? Can doing brain-teasers make us smarter? What about "smart drugs"? Dr. Alison Caldwell, a neuroscientist and Micah Caldwell, a licensed clinical therapist (and, together, the hosts of the popular YouTube series Neuro Transmissions) are here to answer those questions, and hundreds more you never thought to ask, such as...does your cat really love you? What can therapists learn from TRON? Can my diet make me smarter? Why do some people really like feet? And much, much more. Book jacket.

Author : Terence N. D'Altroy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781444331158

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The Incas by Terence N. D'Altroy Pdf

The Incas is a captivating exploration of one of the greatest civilizations ever seen. Seamlessly drawing on history, archaeology, and ethnography, this thoroughly updated new edition integrates advances made in hundreds of new studies conducted over the last decade. • Written by one of the world’s leading experts on Inca civilization • Covers Inca history, politics, economy, ideology, society, and military organization • Explores advances in research that include pre-imperial Inca society; the royal capital of Cuzco; the sacred landscape; royal estates; Machu Picchu; provincial relations; the khipu information-recording technology; languages, time frames, gender relations, effects on human biology, and daily life • Explicitly examines how the Inca world view and philosophy affected the character of the empire • Illustrated with over 90 maps, figures, and photographs

Author : Charles D. Barrett
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498275286

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Funny Things Can Happen on Your Way through the Bible, Volume 2 by Charles D. Barrett Pdf

"In these meditations upon Scripture, the author quickly, lightly opens up the sacred text to us in a way that--to my knowledge--has never been attempted in the entire history of the Christian faith. Through irony, pun, parody, spoof, and joke he reads Scripture with tongue in cheek, a rhyme in his pen, and a smile on his face. If you ever wondered what the Bible would sound like if it were written by Ogden Nash (and who hasn't?), here it is, Charlie Barrett's religious rhymes." --William H. Willimon, acclaimed author and Dean of the Chapel emeritus, Duke University

Author : Mark Honigsbaum
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780330541206

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Valverde's Gold by Mark Honigsbaum Pdf

Deliciously detailed and dense, as satisfying as any mystery. . . spellbinding' As a ransom for his King, a Incan general leaves a hoard of gold for the Spanish Conquistador Pizzaro. In mysterious circumstances the gold disappeared leaving only its legend, and a map, behind. In Valverde's Gold Mark Honigsbaum attempts to unravel a myth that has obsessed men for centuries and has led to many fruitless and fatal treasure hunts. Undeterred by this, and armed with a Victorian botanist's map, Honigsbaum embarks on an epic journey into the dark heart of South America. This is the story of how gold can intoxicate even the most mild mannered of historians, about how characters - both real and fictional - become seized with the desire to claim lost treasure from even the most inhospitable areas of the world. On his quest he meets a bizarre array of treasure hunters, profiteers and traffickers, all with an unquenchable thirst for the hoard that has eluded man for centuries. Battling through the mountains and jungles, Mark Honigsbaum brings us closer to understanding the allure of the treasure hunt, as he gets closer to the hidden gold. Rich in description, atmosphere and adventure, Valverde's Gold is an unforgettable journey into greed, obsession and legend, and a must for anyone who has dreamed of being Indiana Jones.

Author : Charles D. Barrett
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725245457

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Funny Things Can Happen on Your Way through the Bible, Volume 1 by Charles D. Barrett Pdf

Proceeding from Voltaire's conclusion that "God is a comedian playing to an audience that's afraid to laugh," this book seeks to uncover some of the many instances in which biblical texts offer readers grace and insight through the divine gifts of humor, wit, and laughter. Readers are invited to take a strikingly unusual, if not unique, approach to the texts, imagining not only the voice inflections but also the body language of their narrators to capture the humorous nuances and ripples of laughter that likely attended the first telling of many biblical stories.

Author : Louis Baudin
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486428001

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Daily Life of the Incas by Louis Baudin Pdf

Lacking a written language, the ancient Incas provided clues to their society through art, architecture, and oral traditions. Using these aids, this book explores Inca life just before the arrival of Europeans, examining the diversions of the people, dress and diet, civil and social customs, ceremonial rites, art, and literature. 16 black-and-white illustrations.

Author : David F. Marley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1031 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781576075746

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Historic Cities of the Americas [2 volumes] by David F. Marley Pdf

With rare maps, prints, and photographs, this unique volume explores the dramatic history of the Americas through the birth and development of the hemisphere's great cities. Written by award-winning author David F. Marley, Historic Cities of the Americas covers the hard-to-find information of these cities' earliest years, including the unique aspects of each region's economy and demography, such as the growth of local mining, trade, or industry. The chronological layout, aided by the numerous maps and photographs, reveals the exceptional changes, relocations, destruction, and transformations these cities endured to become the metropolises they are today. Historic Cities of the Americas provides over 70 extensively detailed entries covering the foundation and evolution of the most significant urban areas in the western hemisphere. Critically researched, this work offers a rare look into the times prior to Christopher Columbus' arrival in 1492 and explores the common difficulties overcome by these European-conquered or -founded cities as they flourished into some of the most influential locations in the world.