peru

"Readers will learn about Peru's history, how it is governed and how its economy works"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the people, places and traditions of Peru.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to Machu Picchu, an abandoned Inca settlement.

After twelve-year-old Addison Cooke's uncle unearths ancient Incan secrets in Peru, he is kidnapped by a shadowy organization intent on stealing the treasure unless Addison and his friends can decipher the clues first.

An introduction to Peru covering its history, government, people, lifestyle, and more.

"The Inca Empire was a complex, highly developed society that ruled ancient Peru for centuries. The civilization grew strong thanks to important advances in technology. This information-rich title covers the Incas roads and communications systems, buildings, bridges, terrace farming, and tools. Readers will also learn about important scientific innovations such as calendars, Quipu, the Incas understanding of astronomy, and their medicinal practices"--Amazon.com.

Explorer and conservationist Paul Rosolie recounts his adventures exploring the inaccessible area of the Mother of God River, or, the Madre de Dios, the region of Peru where the Amazon River begins flowing into the lowland Amazon rainforest.

Provides an examination of the life and accomplishments of the ruthless conquistador Francisco Pizzaro, including his strategically brilliant, but ethically problematic, conquest of the Inca people of South America.

Looks at Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca city hidden amid the Andes Mountains.

Photographs and text offer a tour of Machu Picchu in Peru and information about its history and design.