Easter Island: Giant Stone Statues Tell of a Rich and Tragic Past

by Caroline Arnold

Giant stone statues on Easter Island (also known as Rapa Nui) reveal a rich and complex history. Few places in the world are as mysterious or intriguing as Easter Island, a tiny, isolated volcanic outcrop in the Pacific Ocean. When Europeans first stumbled on Easter Island in the 1700s they found a rocky, treeless coast lined with rows of giant stone statues, and a quiet farming and fishing community. Since then, this remote island has raised many questions. Who were the first inhabitants, and where did they come from? And why did they create such giant stone structures? Answers to many of these questions have been uncovered by archeologists or found in legends and family histories. This book, illustrated with brilliant color photographs, gives a clear and concise account of one of the most fascinating places on earth.

Genres: Geography, Nonfiction

50 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 28, 2000

Reviews

[Angela Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish there were photos of the current populated areas... This book mostly contains photos of JUST the statues...

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I stopped at the Children's library to get something else and sat here and read this

[Kadee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. Straight and simple and I really learned a lot. I would love to see the giant stone statues in person one day, but that may not happen. But until then, I'll just enjoy the pictures.

[Thehiker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction for children with excellent photographs.

[Jean-Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read this complement our middle age history lesson about the Pacific Ocean Islands. While some non-fiction texts can be long and dry, this read well and quickly. :-)

[Mel Raschke]

Excellent explanation of Easter Island.