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Kid's Spanish Picture Dictionary  •  Inc. Berlitz International   • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  Lively cartoon figures animate 1,000 words and phrases in this child's first dictionary. (GEN406, $12.95)
 
 
Peru, A True Book  •  Elaine Landau   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  An engaging, illustrated primer on the geography, citizens and history of Peru. For ages 6 to 8, with color photographs, large-scale maps and accessible text. (PRU45, $9.75)
 
 
Usborne Flashcard Spanish  •  Jo Litchfield   • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  A standard playing card-size deck of 50 nicely illustrated flashcards geared for younger children. Each card features a colorful illustration with the Spanish word on the reverse. (GEN203, $8.99)
 
 
Ancient Inca: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Inca's Past  •  Beth Gruber   • ARCHAEOLOGY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Ollantaytambo, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco are all revealed in this captivating, illustrated overview of the Inca and their archaeology for ages 10 and up. With hundreds of color photographs, map, glossary, interviews -- and a dramatic chapter on Johan Reinhard's 1995 amazing discovery of the perfectly preserved mummies on Llullaillaco. (PRU70, $17.95)
 
 
Inca Empire  •  Jane Bingham   • HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Taking the form of a travel guide, this book takes youngsters back to the time of the Incas. (PRU98, $9.99)
 
 
Lost City, The Discovery of Machu Picchu  •  Ted Lewin   • EXPLORATION • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Geared for young explorers (ages 9-12) and with detailed watercolor illustrations of Cuzco, the Urubamba Valley and Machu Picchu. (PRU51, $17.99)
 
 
Machu Picchu, City in the Clouds  •  Barbara Sommervill   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  This illustrated overview of Machu Picchu in the series Digging Up the Past series, combines modern color photographs, archival drawings, a glossary and lively, informative text. (AND53, $6.95)
 
 
Machu Picchu, The Story of the Amazing Inkas and Their City in the Clouds  •  Elizabeth Mann   • ARCHAEOLOGY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  This absorbing, colorful tale follows the settlement, growth and eventual collapse of Machu Picchu and the Inca empire. Straightforward text and stylized full-color illustrations face each other across the page. (PRU52, $9.95)
 
 
Peru, Enchantment of the World  •  Emilie Lepthien   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  A comprehensive overview of the geography and people of Peru for children ages 9-12. A volume in the Enchantment of the World series by Children's Press, this book covers the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Peru. (PRU16, $38.00)
 
 
Secret of the Andes  •  Ann Nolan Clark  •  Jean Charlot   • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  In this novel for pre-teens, a native boy in Peru goes on a magical discovery of his roots, learning much about Inca tradition. A Newbery Award-winning book first published in 1952. (AND19, $5.99)
 
 
Step Into the Inca World  •  Philip Steele   • HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Three hundred color photographs, concise text and 15 craft projects introduce kids ages 8-10 to the society, culture and daily life of the Inca. (AND68, $12.99)
 
 
The Incas  •  Rosemary Rees   • HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  A clear introduction to the Incas, their history, daily life, religion, cooking, trading and transportations, aimed at middle readers in a series of double-page spreads. (PRU99, $32.86)
 
 
You Wouldn't Want to Be an Inca Mummy!  •  Colin Hynson   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (AND72, $9.95)
 
 
Prisoners of the Sun  •   Herge   • LITERATURE • FAMILY  •  In this 14th adventure, the continuation of the previous The Seven Crystal Balls, the intrepid Tintin heads Captain Haddock to the Andes to save Professor Calculus. Many complications ensue. (PRU94, $10.99)
 
 
 




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