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Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
©2002
Language
English
Description
This video story not only traces the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and Maya, but also follows the journeys, in 1839, of New York explorer John L. Stephens to these strange and wonderful cities. Using computer graphic reconstruction, animated maps, classic art, reanactment and beautiful on-location cinematography, the viewer sees Teotihuacan, Cholula, Monte Alban, Chichen Itza, Tenochtitlian, Tikal, Copan, Uxmal, and Palenque as they might have looked...
5) Giza
Author
Series
Publisher
Lightbox Learning Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The modern city of Giza sits in the shadow of some of the oldest and most imposing structures ever built on Earth. The Pyramids of Giza, also called the Giza pyramid complex, have existed for more than 4,000 years. Giza's story is the story of this ancient Egyptian site. Learn more about these fascinating historic places in Giza, a title in the Ancient Cities series"--
6) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Lightbox Learning Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Machu Picchu is nearly 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) above sea level. The city is located in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba range on the eastern slope of the Andes Mountains. Learn more about these fascinating historic places in Machu Picchu, a title in the Ancient Cities series"--
7) Petra
Author
Series
Publisher
Lightbox Learning Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The city of Petra is found in the Middle East country of Jordan. The city sits at the northwest edge of the Arabian Desert. Find out more about this historic city in Petra, a title in the Ancient Cities series"--
8) Pompeii
Author
Series
Publisher
Lightbox Learning Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"It took hundreds of years to build the city of Pompeii. Its construction and design show centuries of Roman influence. Learn more about these fascinating historic places in Pompeii, a title in the Ancient Cities series"--
