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Usborne Flashcard Spanish

Usborne Flashcard Spanish


by Jo Litchfield

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2004
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 50 PAGES
  • 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

Ancient Inca: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Inca's Past


by Beth Gruber

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
  • COMING IN MARCH

Ollantaytambo, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cuzco are all revealed in this captivating, illustrated overview of the Inca and their archaeology for ages 10 and up. With hundreds of color photographs, maps, glossaries and interviews with archaeologists, this is a good introduction for the whole family. (PRU70, $17.95)

Peru, Enchantment of the World

Peru, Enchantment of the World


by Marion Morrison

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES
  • 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, $39.00)

Secret of the Andes

Secret of the Andes


by Ann Nolan Clark | Jean Charlot

  • LITERATURE
  • 1970
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES
  • 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

Step Into the Inca World


by Philip Steele

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES
  • 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)

 

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