Region: Peru

Chaska and the Golden Doll

By nersum | Published: December 1, 2008
Chaska wishes that she could learn to read and write, but the schoolhouse in her little village in the Andes Mountains is too small, and only the boys and older girls can attend. So she spends her days with Grandfather, who tells her stories about the proud Incas and their gold. Many years ago, the [...]
Other Descriptors: Latin America, Picture Book, Primary (Gr. K-3), Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

In the Land of the Jaguar: South America and Its People

By nersum | Published: December 1, 2008
South America’s story is as varied as its geography of soaring mountains, scorching deserts, and lush rainforests.  This  book combines an often tragic history with the problems and triumphs of the present. The information ranges from “the Requirement” (a document read out by the conquistadors each time they came upon a new group of indigenous people to [...]
Other Descriptors: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecudor, Latin America, Nonfiction, Paraguay, Primary (Gr. K-3), Uruguay, Venezuela » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Inca & Spaniard: Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru

By nersum | Published: December 1, 2008
Describes the world of the Incas and how it was changed forever when the Spanish expedition under Pizarro conquered Peru.
Other Descriptors: Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Latin America, Nonfiction, Spain, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Patterns in Peru: An Adventure in Patterning

By Rebecca | Published: October 29, 2008
Matt and Bibi unravel a pattern to discover a lost city. The Zills are visiting Peru to study the mysterious lost city of Quwi when Matt and Bibi stumble into an adventure. With only each other, their faithful dog Riley, and an unusual ancient relic to guide them, the twins must use their understanding of [...]
Other Descriptors: Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (Gr. K-3) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Culture Of The World : Peru

By nersum | Published: June 15, 2007
Provides comprehensie information on the geography, history, governmental structure, ecnoomy, cultural diveristy, peoples, relion, and culture of Peru
Other Descriptors: All Ages, Americas, Nonfiction » Themes: » Comments closed

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