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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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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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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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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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On the banks of the Amazon, Rosita makes a doll from shells, fibers, and seeds – it's Fishscale Girl. When a favorite island is flooded, it's a disaster, but Fishscale Girl and her friends (who know about creeks, soil and plants) clear away the debris, plant trees and flowers, and bring the island back to life. Bilingual, Spanish and English. (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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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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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)
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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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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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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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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)
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