Inca: Dicover the Culture and Geography of a Lost Civilization with 25 Projects

Gr 4–6—Students who have no prior knowledge of the Inca will learn much about this civilization in this lively volume that's chock-full of facts about such topics as religion, festivals and food, clothing and textiles, architecture, and the Spanish conquest. The Inca mastered their difficult Andean environment and handily overtook all would-be rivals, yet their empire flourished for only a few centuries. This title clearly explains how they accomplished all that they did-and why they ultimately fell into ruin. Overall, the activities aren't very interesting, useful, or particularly illustrative of the culture, customs, or traditions, and they aren't applicable to other studies. Children will likely most appreciate the activities relating to food and beverages. As such, this book should be considered an additional purchase.—Carol Goldman, Queens Library, NY