Ride a bus through the Andes, climb aboard a boat at Lake Titicaca, take a crowded train, everyone 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)

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)

In a charming retelling of a traditional tale, 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 a farmer catches him eating alfalfa; he convinces Antonio to take his place – it's all about love and roast chicken. (Picture book)

Potatoes are buried treasure for the people of Taquile, an island in Lake Titicaca. When the rain has not come, little Kusikiy flies with the great Condor across the sky to find the rain and bring back the stars. Enchanting illustrations! (Picture book)

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)

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.
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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)

Take a tour of the Inca Empire – when to travel, what to see in Cusco, what to wear, getting around, where to stay, what to eat, where to shop, and safety tips (don't look the Sapa Inca in the eye). (Chapter book)

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)

Biography of Francisco Pizarro – his expeditions, search for the land of gold, conquest of the Inca and takeover of Peru. Excellent historical illustrations and maps. (Chapter book)

And for older kids: Francisco Pizarro: Destroyer of the Inca Empire

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)

Get to know the people and places of Peru today – history, landscape, city and county life, sports, fiestas, art and food. (Picture book)

Go on an adventure to solve the mystery of the golden corn. Travel from Lima, to the desert, up to villages in the high mountains, Machu Picchu, and discover lost traces of the Inca. Solve puzzles, decipher secret messages, plus fun facts about ancient cultures in Peru. (Activity book)