Where Is Machu Picchu?

Where is/are...?

by Megan Stine, Who H.Q., John O'Brien (Illustrator)

What's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilization of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title.Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call these famous ruins home.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Geography, Childrens, Juvenile, Travel, Picture Books

112 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2018

About the author

Megan Stine is the Editor-in-Chief of Real U Guides and the author of more than 100 books for young readers including Trauma-Rama, an etiquette book for teenagers published by Seventeen magazine, and several titles in a series based on the popular 1990’s television series Party of Five. A frequent writer of books in the enormously popular Mary-Kate and Ashley series, she is the best-selling author of Likes Me, Likes Me Not and Instant Boyfriend. She has worked with CBS and ABC in developing comedy and drama television pilots, and has written comedy material for a well-known radio personality in New York.

When she isn’t writing, she is a portrait and fine art photographer and a contributing photographer for the Real U series of guides.

Reviews

[Janete on hiatus due health issues · Rating 4 out of 5]

SYNOPSIS: "What's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilization of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title.

Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call these famous ruins home."

[Kavitha Sivakumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Started loving where is? series very much!

All about Inca Civilization, their engineering and architecture. And eventual (accidental) discovery by Hiram Bingham in 1911.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our family loves this series of books, “Where is ....?”. As a family this is a good way to read & learn together.

[Saumen · Rating 4 out of 5]

এই বইটা + ফল অফ সিভিলাইজেশনের ২ পর্বের ইনকা সভ্যতার উপর পডকাস্ট মানে পুরোই আগুন।

ইতিহাসকে চোখের সামনে দেখাটা যে কি রোমাঞ্চকর, সেটা যে দেখতে পায়নি, সন তারিখে যার ইতিহাসকে নির্জীব এক বিশাল অজগর মনে হয়েছে, তাকে বোঝানো যাবে না!

কথায় আর ছবিতে শুধু মাচ্চু পিচ্চু না, মোটামুটি ইনকা সভ্যতাকেই কভার করেছেন লেখক। আর তাও নাকি বাচ্চাদের জন্য। তবে বড়রাও পড়তে ভুল করবেন না।

বি.দ্রঃ পডকাস্টটা ইউটিউবে Fall of Civilization চ্যানেলে পাবেন, ২ টা পর্ব প্রতিটা পৌনে ২ ঘন্টা করে।

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was lost and only found in dense bush. When they unblocked an irrigation spout it flowed again (after possibly centuries, it didn't mentioned how long). They had a lot of gold there and a myth that much treasure is hidden somewhere.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative!

[Kristi Clemow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting. One day I'd love to see it

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a non-fiction book about Machu Picchu, Peru and its people, and its discoverer (Hiram Bingham). The writing is not too complex and the illustrations support the text well; the writing is geared for a young reader (older elementary or young middle grade). There is a timeline of events around Machu Picchu that is quite helpful. However, the writing, or perhaps editing, could have been improved significantly, leading to misleading or sometimes incorrect information.

On page 7 is written that Machu Picchu is pronounced 'MAT-choo Pee- choo'; this is incorrect. The pronunciation (as told to me by a Peruvian guide, also noted on pronunciation guides) is closer to 'Ma-choo PEEK-choo'. The order of paragraphs and sections in the book sometimes makes the information confusing or misleading. On the rear cover, the book indicates that a garden of literally golden corn was in Machu Picchu, but in the book that garden is attributed to Cuzco not Machu Picchu. I'm not sure if there are other inaccuracies, but the ones I found made me hesitant to trust other points of the book.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where Is Machu Picchu? by Megan Stine, illustrated by John O'Brien. 108 pgs. NONFICTION. Penguin Young Readers Group (Penguin Random House), 2018. $16.

Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: G

BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS -- ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

This nonfiction book tells the history of Machu Picchu, from the civilization that made it to its "discovery" again many years later. Line drawings supplement the text throughout.

This book is filled with fascinating insights, and it makes the civilization that created Machu Picchu come alive. It would work very well for students working on research projects, or for those who just want to learn more about an interesting historical site.

Reviewed by Sydney G., K-6 Library Media Specialist
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read a couple of other books previously, Where is Machu Picchu by Megan Stine was a good review for me. And it is a great overview of the history of what was built here by the Incas in the fifteenth century hidden away in the Peruvian mountains. After the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century, Machu Picchu was abandoned and remained hidden until 1911 when it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham while in search of another location of Inca ruins. In the end, Machu Picchu was determined to be more impressive than what he was originally looking for.

[Alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always an engaging series, Stine gives a political and religious background to the Incan empire that built the kingdom through the introduction of a great explorer, Hiram Bingham III who trekked through the wilderness to find the hidden treasure.

Fascinating details about the World Heritage site including a few details about its current state and tourism in the area. Plus, who doesn't love an alpaca on the cover?

[Elsa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and informative. Five of the nine chapters were about the Incas, three were about Hiram Bingham, the explorer who "rediscovered" Macchu Picchu, and the last chapter was about the site as a modern tourist attraction. My children, ages 9 and 5, enjoyed hearing me read this as part of our study of South America.

[R Waterfall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a lot about the story behind the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, in the mountains of Peru. I would love to visit there someday! I enjoy reading these interesting non-fiction books, and I recommend Where Is Machu Picchu? to anyone wanting to learn more about Incan history.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating book on the history of Machu Picchu, it’s construction and discoverers from the Western world. It makes one want to study Inca civilization which was very advanced. I surely could learn a great deal.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with all kinds of interesting facts and stories about the national heritage site Machu Picchu. You will learn about the history of its rediscovery in 1911 and how the country of Peru is maintaining it as a natural historic site. It is well worth the read.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story. I've heard of Machu Picchu, but I knew nothing about it. This story gives just enough background to make it complete, but keep it juvenile-appropriate.

[Caleb · Rating 4 out of 5]

i liked it.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice overview of Machu Picchu, it's history and its reintroduction to the modern age, the black and white line drawn illustrations add.

[Christine Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book. It made me wanna go to Machu Picchu and see what its like . It made me wanna go up there and see a Llama and an Alpaca. I would love to go to Peru and Machu Picchu.

[Christi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this with my 8 year old one week before traveling to Machu Picchu. Excellent, easy-to-read overview.

[Zoe Anastasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitely want to go here one day.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

My second grade class loved this book! It talks about the history of the incas. There was more history than science in this book.

[Sarah Hayward · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is very informative, but slightly Eurocentric. The focus is mostly on Hiram Bingham rather than the site itself.

I can definitely see why kids enjoy these books so much.

[Lindy White · Rating 5 out of 5]

:)

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, fact-filled book about the history and discovery an ancient Inca king’s hidden palace in the mountains of Peru.

[Lulu Valencia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Siempre me han gustado los libros de este tipo. Te dan información exacta con datos interesantes y divertidos para los jóvenes lectores.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I knew almost nothing about this subject, so this one was very interesting to me.

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had no idea what Machu Picchu was about and now I do. It was fun to read and learn about.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing trip!!

[Elexndra · Rating 5 out of 5]

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