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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)
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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)
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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 – that's all about love and roast chicken. (Picture book)
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Illustrated history of Machu Picchu – who were the Inca, building the palace and stone building complex at Machu Picchu for the Inca king Pachacuti, conquest by the Spanish, discovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham. (Chapter book)
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Inca
Lawrence Kovas, Farah Rizvi
Discover the culture and geography of the Inca – history, religion, festivals and food, cities, clothing and textiles, with 25 different projects – make an Inca battle club, miniature rope bridge, herbal tea, dried potatoes, and more. (Activity 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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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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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
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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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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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Get to know the people and places of Peru today – history, landscape, city and county life, sports, fiestas, art and food. (Picture book)
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