Where Is Machu Picchu?

Where Is Machu Picchu?

NONFICTION HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY • PENGUIN "WHERE IS...?" SERIES

Part of Penguin’s acclaimed Where Is...? series, Where Is Machu Picchu? invites young readers high into the Peruvian Andes to explore the breathtaking stone ruins that stand as the most significant remaining link to the marvelous Inca civilization.

Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in a remote mountain ridge, Machu Picchu was eventually abandoned after the Spanish conquest of the Incan Empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden from the wider world until 1911, when explorer Hiram Bingham uncovered the magnificent complex and shared its wonders globally. Today, hundreds of thousands of visitors travel to the site annually to climb its 3,000 stone steps, marvel at towering ancient monuments, and discover the diverse species that inhabit these famous ruins.

"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."

Core Historical & Archaeological Highlights:

• The Incan Empire: Explores the fifteenth-century construction, culture, and ingenuity behind one of the world's most mysterious mountain citadels.

• The 1911 Discovery: Chronicles Hiram Bingham's expedition and how he brought the long-hidden complex back into the global spotlight.

• A Modern World Wonder: Highlights the physical journey of climbing the 3,000 stone steps and experiencing the unique wildlife and architecture preserved at the site.

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Perfect For:

• Young Historians & Explorers (Ages 8–12): Independent readers fascinated by lost cities, ancient civilizations, and global adventures.

• Classroom & Library Collections: A wonderful supplemental text for world history, Latin American studies, and archaeology units.

• Fans of the Where Is / Who Was Series: Readers expanding their collection of educational adventures exploring world wonders and historic landmarks.