TY  - BOOK
ED  - World Book, Inc.
TI  - The mysteries of Easter Island.
SN  - 9780716626657
AV  - F3169 .M97 2014
U1  - 996.18 23
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Chicago, USA
PB  - World Book
KW  - Easter Island
KW  - History
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Antiquities
N1  - Includes index; Easter Island -- The giant statues of Easter Island -- How did the Rapanui reach Easter Island? -- How were the statues made and transported? -- Raising the statues -- Anatomy of the statues -- Unique statues -- What was the significance of the statues? -- The Tongariki Ahu -- Why were the statues destroyed? -- Environmental archaeology -- Later history of Easter Island -- The birdman cult and social class -- The writing of Easter Island -- Places to see and visit
N2  - "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"--
ER  -