Mysteries of Easter Island (Alternator Books: Ancient Mysteries)
On Easter in 1722, a fleet of Dutch ships exploring the southeastern Pacific Ocean came across a small island that at first seemed uninhabited. Instead, the sailors found a community of people--and hundreds of giant stone statues.
Easter Island and its statues have long been a source of mystery for explorers, historians, and tourists. How did people come to live in such a remote place? How had the islanders carved such enormous statues without metal tools? And how had they moved them?
Read all about the myths and theories surrounding Easter Island, as well as the science researchers are using to learn more.
Target age group 8-12
Easter Island and its statues have long been a source of mystery for explorers, historians, and tourists. How did people come to live in such a remote place? How had the islanders carved such enormous statues without metal tools? And how had they moved them?
Read all about the myths and theories surrounding Easter Island, as well as the science researchers are using to learn more.
Target age group 8-12
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingLibrary Binding
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Theme 1History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeExploration & Discovery
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Awards
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AuthorWaxman, Laura Hamilton
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SeriesAlternator Books: Ancient Mysteries
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Lexile Level950
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Dewey996.18
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PublisherLerner Publishing Group
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Publication Date8/1/2017
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Pages32
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Dimensions0.4 H × 9.1 L × 6.9 W
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Case Qty75