Stine, Megan
Summary: Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an Imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 985 STICopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEGarbe, Suzanne.
Summary: "Describes the archeological wonder of Machu Picchu, including discovery, artifacts, ancient peoples, and preservation"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: J 985 GARCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 985 GARBurgan, Michael
Summary: Just slightly smaller than the state of Alaska, Peru is home to ocean beaches, snow-capped mountains, humid jungles, dry deserts, and more. Readers will cross the country’s incredible landscapes and visit its towns and cities as they learn how Peruvians live today. They will also explore Peru’s fascinating history, learn how it is governed and how its economy works, and much more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic 2018