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Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Could you survive a plane crash in the Peruvian jungle? Juliane Koepcke: Lost in Peru in the True Survival series explores Koepcke's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower levels. Clear visuals, colorful photographs (including images of the survivors!), and considerate text help with comprehension and wild facts hold the readers' interest...
4) Machu Picchu
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Language
English
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Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Machu Picchu. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
6) Perú
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Impresionante. Antiguo. Amistoso. ¡Bienvenido a Perú! Mira dentro y aprende sobre la tierra, las ciudades, la comida, los festivales y la vida salvaje de este increíble país.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Have you ever heard of Machu Picchu? It's an ancient citadel high in the mountains of Peru. Science played a big role in the building of Machu Picchu and the daily life of the Inca people who lived there. Find out the science behind Machu Picchu. Discover how modern technology is being used to uncover more mysteries of this ancient place"--
8) Peru
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"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.
9) Machu Picchu
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the history, the people, and construction of Machu Picchu in Peru.
10) Peru
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Peru is a unique country with ancient origins, dense rain forests, vast mountains, dry deserts, and diverse wildlife. Long before the first Europeans arrived, Peru was home to the Inca civilization, a successful and powerful group of people. This civilization vanished, however, when the Spanish conquered the area in the 1500s. Since then, Peru has adapted many Spanish customs, beliefs, and traditions; however, in some areas, ancient Inca ruins still...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Peru, Christmas Eve, 1970. It was supposed to be a routine flight, carrying 86 passengers across the Andes Mountains and home for the holiday. But high above the Amazon rainforest, a roiling storm engulfs the plane. Lightning strikes. A deafening whoosh sweeps through the cabin. And suddenly, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke is alone. The plane has vanished. She is strapped to her seat and plunging 3,500 feet to the forest floor. On Christmas Day, she...
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Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When a plane crash leaves her stranded deep in the Amazon Rain Forest, Juliane Koepcke must fight to make it out alive. This graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of her survival, including her fall from the sky, her encounters with dangerous wildlife, and her eventual escape from the jungle. Colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue featuring actual quotes draw readers into the story, while a map, timeline, and bonus facts offer further...
14) Peru
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Peru. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
15) Peru
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A survey of Peru briefly outlining its history, geography, economy and culture.
16) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Lightbox Learning Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Machu Picchu is nearly 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) above sea level. The city is located in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba range on the eastern slope of the Andes Mountains. Learn more about these fascinating historic places in Machu Picchu, a title in the Ancient Cities series"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ruh-roh! A haunted howling is coming from the ruins of Machu Picchu. It's up to Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the ancient ruins, learn about the Incas who called this city home, and use the clues to silence this mystery once and for all!
19) Peru
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Peru is a South American country with stunning sights and culture, including the multi-colored Rainbow Mountain, the ancient ruins of the Inca Empire, and so much more! Young readers are introduced to the beauty of Peru in this fact-filled title. Leveled text and crisp photos guide readers through the nation's landscape, wildlife, people, and culture. A map shows Peru's location in the world and its capital city. Other features highlight well-known...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"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."--