"How did the mysterious images high in the Nazca Desert in Peru come to be? Find out the truth about these ancient figures in the soil that can only be fully seen from high above the Nazca plain."--

Presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of Peru. Includes a chronology, recipes, project ideas, and more.

An adaptation of the Peruvian folktale in which Fox and Mole try to climb to the moon on a rope woven of grass. Una adaptación del cuento folklórico peruano en que un zorro y un topo intentan a subir a la luna por un lazo de hierba.

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 towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call...

Describes the history of the Inca civilization and the construction of the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains.

In 1911, Yale professor Hiram Bingham discovers a lost Incan city with the help of a young Peruvian boy.

"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"--Publisher's website.

Describes how the culture of Peru is reflected in its many festivals, including the Festival of the Sun, Corpus Christi, and Puno Day.