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Ride a bus through the Andes, climb aboard a boat at Lake Titicaca, take a crowded train, everyeone is going to Cusco for the yearly Festival of the Sun, an ancient Inca celebration. A delightful introduction to the history and peoples of Peru, two page, colorful illustrations. (Picture book)
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Carolina
goes to the Sunday market to buy a present for her grandmother.
Brightly colored folk art illustrations bring to life the sights
and sounds of the market in the Andes. (Picture book)
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Cuy the Guina
Pig is about to be eaten by Antonio the Fox, but the clever guinea
pig escapes, leaving the fox holding up a rock all night. Cuy has
an even better trick when the farmer catches him eating alfalfa.
The guinea pig convinces Antonio to take his place it's all about love and roast chicken. Charming retelling of a traditional
tale, delightfully illustrated. (Picture book)
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Story
of the Inca empire, with a special focus on Machu Picchu. A stunning
two page foldout and wonderful illustrations bring Machu Picchu
to life you feel as if you're there, 500 years ago.
(Picture book)
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Super introduction to ancient Inca history, daily life, architecture, art and music, plus activities and crafts – make a war shield, royal headdress or musical instrument, play a game, try Inca foods, write a poem, and more. (Activity book)
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Humorous, handy tips for the Sapa Inca, emperor of the empire how to live like a god and worship in your temple in Cusco, commanding the Inca army, and after you die, your body is mummified and returned to your own palace where you continue to "live" in style. (Picture book)
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July,
1911. Walk in the footsteps of Hiram Bingham as he tramps through
the Urubamba River canyon, beats his way through the tangled jungle,
and scales the slippery slopes to discover Machu Picchu, overgrown
with vines, but "a city lost in time." Marvelous watercolors
capture the breathtaking scenery of Machu Picchu. (Picture book)
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Check
out the latest archeological discoveries about the Inca, as well
as Chavin and Moche cultures that came before the Inca. Read about
the Inca capital of Cusco, sites in the Sacred Valley Machu
Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, and research on the frozen Inca
mummies. Excellent photographs from National Geographic. (Illustrated
chapter book)
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Mini-biography
of Francisco Pizarro his expeditions, search for the
land of gold, conquest of the Inca and takeover of Peru. Excellent
historical illustrations. (Easy reader)
And for older kids: Francisco Pizarro: Destroyer of the Inca Empire
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Young
Cusi lives in a hidden valley high in the Andes, tending llamas.
Lyrical story of Cusi's trip from the high mountains to the lush
lowlands, to Cusco and back, as he discovers the mystery of the
Incas, his ancestors. A gem. (Chapter book)
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Peruvian
legend of fox and mole, in English and Spanish. Fox weaves a grass
rope to go to the moon, but little mole has his doubts. Bold, bright-colored
illustrations inspired by Peruvian jewelry and ceramics. (Picture
book)
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Fun
facts about those irresistible llamas, native to Peru llama's are sure-footed, with padded toes rather than hooves, they
use their ears to communicate, only spit when angry or scared. (Picture
book)
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Get
to know the people and places of Peru today city
and country life, families and food (including recipes), pets
and games. Excellent color photographs. (Picture books)
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"These
songs are timeless and beautiful and begin with birdsong and the
whistle of the wind in the trees." Super collection of Peruvian music. (Audio CD)
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(More children's
books on other Peru pages) |