peru

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The Ice Maiden

Inca mummies, mountain gods, and sacred sites in the Andes
2005
National Geographic explorer Johan Reinhard chronicles his high-altitude archaeological adventures in the Andes, focusing on the 1995 discovery of the Incan Ice Maiden, sacrificed five hundred years earlier, and the 1999 find of three Inca children on Llullaillaco, frozen in a state of near perfection.

Pizarro

conqueror of the mighty Incas
2010
Examines the life of Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro, including his early explorations in the Americas, his conquest of Peru and the Inca Empire, and his death and legacy.

The celestine prophecy

an adventure
1993
The journey of a man in Peru as he joins in the search for the 9th insight, part of a manuscript reported to hold the key to life on Earth, as well as an explanation of how man is finally ready to attain his fullest potential, both spiritually and emotionally.

Michael Vey

rise of the Elgen
2012
Fifteen-year-old Michael Vey, born with Tourette's syndrome and special electromagnetic powers, joins his techno-genius best friend and an alliance of other "electric" teenagers to battle powerful foes in the jungles of Peru, where Michael learns the Order of Elgen's plan to "restructure" the world.

Peru

2010
Photographs, maps, interactive sidebars, text, and Internet resources help students learn about the geography, history, government, culture, people, art, and daily life of Peru.

Peru

2005
Presents a study of the history and culture of Peru and includes information on its government and politics, economy, environmental diversity, native peoples, and their religion and language.

Francisco Pizarro

conqueror of the Incas
2005
Provides a biography of Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish military commander that lead a small band of two hundred soldiers to South America and vanquished the Incan Empire, and provides information on his rise to military life, and his expedition into what is modern day Peru. Includes time line and glossary.

Peru

a question and answer book
2005
Describes the geography, history, economy, and culture of Peru in a question-and-answer format.

Peru

2004
Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Peru. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.

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