Books with title The Ancient Inca

When Kate travels to Blade, Oregon, for a quiet week at Aunt Melanie's cottage, her plans are dashed by the discovery of a grove of giant redwood trees in nearby Lost Crater. For thousands of years, no humans have entered the fog-filled crater--except possibly the Halami people, who lived in the region centuries ago before vanishing without a trace. Long a source of deep mystery, the crater is now a source of conflict, pitting those who see it as the dying mill town's last hope against those who see it as a rare sanctuary that should be protected. Caught up in this struggle, Kate follows an old Halami trail into the crater, and suddenly is thrown back in time five hundred years. Accompanied by the trickster Kandeldandel, the loyal Laioni, and the young logger Jody, she meets strange and enigmatic creatures, none more frightening than the volcanic Gashra, bent on destroying everything he cannot control. To defeat him, Kate must find the answer to an ancient riddle--and the courage to make the most difficult choice of her life. In this extraordinary quest, combining high adventure and heroic drama, a girl discovers that all living things are connected in ways she never expected, and that true friendship can reach across cultures, and even across centuries

The world of Cephas is a troubled place where Joe finds uncertainty and change are his constant companions. Tension and trouble lie ahead when Joe and Marcie's new love creates jealosy and resentment in Tom, who, unknown to Joe, had his own heart set on Marcie. In the face of Tom's resentment, Joe has to overcome his own fears to support the Mosan, a peaceful tribe in troubled world. It's here he learns what friendship really means and how destiny has changed his path.

Readers are introduced to what life was like for the Incas as they explore this ancient civilization. Through detailed text that closely aligns with social studies curriculum topics, they are able to strengthen their critical-thinking skills by comparing and contrasting the lifestyle of the Incas and other ancient and modern civilizations. Helpful maps, a detailed timeline, and full-color photographs encourage readers to appreciate the diversity of other cultures and expand their worldview. Readers also find additional historical information in fact boxes and sidebars that reveal captivating stories of this advanced ancient civilization.

The world of Cephas is a troubled place where Joe finds uncertainty and change are his constant companions. Tension and trouble lie ahead when Joe and Marcie's new love creates jealosy and resentment in Tom, who, unknown to Joe, had his own heart set on Marcie. In the face of Tom's resentment, Joe has to overcome his own fears to support the Mosan, a peaceful tribe in troubled world. It's here he learns what friendship really means and how destiny has changed his path.