The mysteries of Easter Island
Edition: English-language revised edition.
Series: Enigmas of history
Publisher: World Book, a Soctt Fetzer company
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Chicago, Illinois
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780716626657
Subjects: Juvenile literature; History; Antiquities
Work titles: Moais de la isla de Pascua. English
Description: "An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the remote location of Easter Island, including its culture, giant statues, and writing. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Easter Island, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.
Table of contents: title: Easter Island; title: The giant statues of Easter Island; title: How did the Rapanui reach Easter Island?; title: How were the statues made and transported?; title: Raising the statues; title: Anatomy of the statues; title: Unique statues; title: What was the significance of the statues?; title: The Tongariki Ahu; title: Why were the statues destroyed?; title: Environmental archaeology; title: Later history of Easter Island; title: The birdman cult and social class; title: The writing of Easter Island; title: Places to see and visit.