Lady of the Lines: How Maria Reiche Saved the Nazca Lines by Sweeping the Desert

by Michaela MacColl

When scientist and explorer Maria Reiche visited Peru's Nazca Lines in 1941, she was immediately captivated by the larger-than-life animal carvings. But what were they, and why were they there? This STEAM nonfiction picture book for young readers reveals the story behind one of the greatest indigenous artworks in the Americas, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Maria Reiche wanted to put her curious mind to the test. When visiting Peru...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1662620098
• ISBN13: 9781662620096
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Astra Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5