Nazca lines mystery

"In the 1930s, airplanes flying over Peru discovered pictures scratched into the desert sand. They were created thousands of years ago by the Nazca people. But what do they mean? Why did the Naza create them? In Nazca Lines Mystery, early fluent readers will learn about the Nazca Lines in Peru, how the Nazca people created them, how they were discovered, and theories about what they may be for. Readers practice critical thinking skills to draw their own conclusions about the purpose of the images. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about possible explanations. A Take a Look! infographic offers a visual look at the timeline of when people studied the images, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information about the Nazca Lines, and a Quick Facts section recaps events detailed in the book. Children can learn more about the Nazca Lines using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Nazca Lines Mystery also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, glossary, and index. Nazca Lines Mystery is part of Jump!'s Mysteries in History series"-- Provided by publisher.