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The Incredible Incas

by Terry Deary · 2000

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Learn all about the incredible Incas, with all the nasty bits left in. Find out the horrible truth, like how a bucket of stewed pee could make you beautiful, why servants ate the emperor's hair and what happened in their legendary golden temples. Includes a grisly quiz to test your knowledge. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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humorhumorMore like thisLess of thishistorical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 128 pages

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