Where Is Easter Island?
Where Is Easter Island? by Megan Stine is an illustrated exploration published by Penguin on September 12, 2017. This 112-page book delves into the intriguing history of Easter Island, known for its giant stone statues, and examines the mysteries surrounding their construction and placement. Stine presents a narrative that addresses questions about the island’s early inhabitants and the methods they used to create and transport these monumental figures.
Readers will find a detailed account of the scientific discoveries related to Easter Island, alongside engaging illustrations that enhance the learning experience. The book covers topics such as geography, history, and the unique culture of Australia and Oceania. Additionally, it features a detachable fold-out map and photographs, providing a visual context to the rich history and natural wonders of this remote Pacific island.
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Unearth the secrets of the mysterious giant stone statues on this tiny remote Pacific island.
Easter Island, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles from anywhere, has intrigued visitors since Europeans first arrived in the 1700s. How did people first come to live there? How did they build the enormous statues and why? How were they placed around the island without carts or even wheels? Scientists have learned many of the answers, although some things still remain a mystery. Megan Stine reveals it all in a gripping narrative.
This book, part of the New York Times best-selling series, is enhanced by eighty illustrations and a detachable fold-out map complete with four photographs on the back.
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