Summary: Peruvian leaders will stop at nothing to keep their respective goals intact. President Alan Garcia begins aggressively extracting oil, minerals, and gas from untouched indigenous Amazonian land. He is quickly met with fierce opposition from the indigenous leader Alberto Pizango. Alberto's passionate speeches against Garcia prove a powerful rallying cry from those of his supporters. When Garcia...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WHEMartinez-Neal, Juana
Summary: Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MARSummary: Andina represents the full-blooded, upbeat spirit of the music of the Peruvian Andes in a mesmerising collection of hard to find tracks from a unique decade. Psychedelic big bands, rhythmic folk and Peruvian cumbia rub shoulders with Andean huayno rhythms and electric instrumentation for the very first time into what became a vibrant music scene.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Tiger's Milk Records 2017
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD INTERNATIONAL/SOUTH AMERICAN ANDHansen, Grace
Summary: "Built by the Inca people thousands of years ago, Machu Picchu still stands today after it was mysteriously abandoned by those who inhabited it. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 985.37 HANMartinez-Neal, Juana
Summary: "Explora las maravillas de la Amazonía con Zonia, una niña asháninka, cuyas alegres aventuras en la selva se interrumpen un día por un misterioso y desconcertante descubrimiento." --contraportada.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468 MAR SPANISHMacQuarrie, Kim.
Summary: In 1532, the fifty-four year old Spanish conquistador, Francisco Pizarro, led a force of 167 men, including his four brothers, to the shores of Peru. Unbeknownst to the Spaniards, the Inca rulers of Peru had just fought a bloody civil war in which the emperor Atahualpa had defeated his brother Huascar. Pizarro and his men soon clashed with Atahualpa and a huge force of Inca warriors at the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2007
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Place a hold to request this item.Contents: Los Royal's de Pucallpa: Descarga Royal(3:29 min) -- Sonido Verde de Moyobamba: La Cervecita(2:08 min) -- Los Zheros: Selva Virgen(2:39 min) -- Grupo Siglo XX: Moyobambina(2:43 min) -- Humo En La Selva(2:57 min) -- La Hamaca(2:53 min) -- Cumbion Universal(3:34 min) -- La Trochita(2:40 min) -- La Bola Buche(3:20 min) -- Bailando En El Infinito(2:56 min) -- Safari En La Selva(2:52 min) -- Baila...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Analog Africa 2022
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD INTERNATIONAL/SOUTH AMERICAN PERSummary: Original sounds fashioning new cuts inspired by dubstep, techno, trap, grime, house and electronica all aimed squarely at the dancefloor.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD ELECTRONIC PERStine, 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: J900 WHEWright, Ronald
Summary: Plucked from his small fishing village and captured by the conquistadors looking to plunder the gold of Peru, young Waman is the everyman thrown into extraordinary circumstances, caught up in history's throes. He finds himself at every major moment in the empire-building of the Spanish explorers, including Francisco Pizarro, and in the culture clash and violent overthrow of the Incan leaders....
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2015
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD FIC WRIGarbe, 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 GARContents: Seabird / Innovations -- Estoy Brillando / Fe 59 -- Yo no se, senor / Sudamerica -- Zulu / Carino Grande -- A Beautiful day / Traffic Sound -- Something going / Telegraph Ave -- The world is getting worst / Monik -- We wish to be listened / Illicit -- Mujer / Grupo Amigos -- Guess I'm going away / Cerro Verde -- Tiempo en el sol / Tarkus -- It's a sin to go away / We All Together.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in LP Phonograph Record, Call number: VINYL POP/ROCK IT'SSummary: A Hollywood movie crew is in the midst of making a western in a remote Peruvian village. When production wraps, the baleful stuntman Kansas remains, attempting to find redemption in the isolation of Peru and the arms of a former prostitute. Meanwhile, the local Indians have taken over the abandoned set and begun to stage a ritualistic re-enactment of the production with Kansas as their...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA LASContents: "Paloma blanca" (2:17) -- Song of marriage (2:55) -- Catholic Mass sung in Quechua (2:40) -- Huayno from Ayacucho (2:17) -- Yaravi and fugue "Garsila" (5:31) -- Band from Huaras (1:32) -- Flute and guitar (1:29) -- "La tragedia del estadio" (Tragedy in the stadium), huayno (2:41) -- "Senor Comandante," huayno (2:51) -- "Andina," huayno (2:18) -- "Bella Andajina" (2:20) -- Q'eros : music and...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian/Folkways 1991
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD INTERNATIONAL/SOUTH AMERICAN MOUSummary: Television program that explores the Inca civilization from the perspective of their construction techniques. Archaeological teams use traditional building techniques to test their hypotheses, including the building of a 150-foot suspension bridge using nothing but grass.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2006
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2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SECSummary: History reports that the mighty Inca were swiftly wiped out by a small band of Conquistadors, but new evidence is being unearthed that may help rewrite history. Uncovered remains of those who died in battle along with recently discovered documents suggest that even after forming military alliances with thousands of Indian mercenaries, it took the Spanish many years to defeat the Inca Empire.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Warner Home Video 2007
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV GREMacdonald, Fiona
Summary: Travel back in time to an Inca Town. Take a bird's eye view of the Golden Gardens and walk among the glittering gold and silver models of animals and plants.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 985 MACSummary: Inca ruins, Amazon jungle, and fascinating tribal customs make Peru a top destination for travelers interested in landscape and culture, as well adventure sports enthusiasts. This new edition of Insight Guide Peru is a comprehensive, full-color travel guide packed with inspiration and information. From national parks and natural wonders to unique cultural experiences, the Best of Peru has it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: APA Publications 2015
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Place a hold to request this item.Contents: Thank you, Lord (Gospel church, Harlem) (4:25) -- If I had my way (Reverend Gary Davis) (4:42) -- Have you ever been mistreated (Yvonne Hunter) (1:35) -- I can't be satisfied (Muddy Waters) (2:41) -- Roll on John (Bob Dylan) (3:23) -- Man of constant sorrow (Roscoe Holcomb) (2:55) -- Hicks farewell (Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton) (4:27) -- Come all you tenderhearted (Carter Stanley) (3:34) --...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings 2001
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD FOLK THEBurgan, 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
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Place a hold to request this item.Mala (Musician).
Contents: Kotos (ft. Asociacion Juvenil Puno) -- Dedication 365 -- Cusco street scene -- They're coming -- Shadows -- Cunumicita (ft. Danitse) -- Take flight -- The calling -- Inga gani -- Looney -- Markos swagga -- Zapateo (ft. Colectivo Palenke) -- Sound of the river (ft. Sylvia Falcon) -- Elements.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD ELECTRONIC MALRachowiecki, Rob
Summary: Overview: This newly revised and updated guidebook introduces you to the wonders of Peru, from the high Andes peaks to the slow-moving Amazon waters. Be it learning about the four breeds of camels' native to Peru or exploring the markets of Cuzco, you'll pick up the best suggestions for getting the most out of your trip. The guide begins with a detailed account of the country-what not to be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Shields, Charles J.
Summary: Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Peru. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest Publishers 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 985 SHISummary: In the remote mountains of Peru, Segundo is being groomed to follow his father's footsteps in the traditional folk art of crafting intricate, artisan story-boxes. Segundo reveres his father, but realizes that the weight of carrying the family legacy will keep him on the mountain forever. When he stumbles across a secret his father is harboring, Segundo will come to face the reality of his...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019