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Easter Island: Giant Stone Statues Tell of a Rich and Tragic Past
48 pp.
| Clarion |
March, 2000 |
TradeISBN 0-395-87609-5$$15.00
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4-6
Arnold avoids theatrical speculation in this straightforward account of what archaeologists have determined about the history of the Rapanui people and their mysterious large statues, or moai, on Easter Island. The clearly written text is accompanied by breathtaking color photographs that show the beauty of the island and its rich collection of archaeological features. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2000