Incredible Incas is a book by Terry Deary published in 2000.
Description[]
The incredible Incas may have built South America’s greatest civilisation, but they could be very icky indeed! The poor prisoners they pulled up their huge pyramids were likely to experience a very painful death. But things weren’t much better for your average Inca. Find out…
- How a bucket of stewed pee could make you beautiful
- Why servants ate the emperor’s hair
- What happened in their legendary golden temples
- What chilling fate awaited their child sacrifices
The Incan Empire ruled 12 million people, but was conquered by 260 Spanish invaders – and a few germs. In fact, it was the llamas who really had it lucky… they got to wear earrings and drink beer! So would you rather be a lucky llama… or an incredible Inca? Erk!
Contents[]
- Introduction - 7
- Timeline- 9
- Legendary lords - 12
- Evil emperors - 15
- Top of the class - 17
- Live like an Inca - 23
- The cruel conquest - 25
- Terrific temples - 35
- Groovy gods - 39
- Inca mystery quiz - 42
- Epilogue- 44
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Additional info[]
- Item format: Book Paper or Softback
- ISBN: 9781407104270
- 144 pages
- For ages 8+
- Hernan Cortez conquered the Incans as well as the Aztecs.
- The Incans were from Peru, while the Aztecs were Mexican.