"An elementary-level introduction to the statues of Easter Island (moai), in the South Pacific, covering how, when, and why the Rapa Nui people crafted the famous wonders. Includes captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index"--

"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at Easter Island while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children...

"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"--

"Describes the statues of Easter Island, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including theories on how they were built, the people who built them, and what the statues are like today"--

Discusses the human-like rock structures on Easter Island and speculates on how they may have gotten there.