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IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 5
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"On Friday noon, July the twentieth, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipitated five travelers into the gulf below." With this celebrated sentence, Thornton Wilder begins The Bridge of San Luis Rey, one of the towering achievements in American fiction and a novel read throughout the world. By chance, a monk witnesses the tragedy. Brother Juniper seeks to prove that it was divine intervention rather than chance that led to the deaths...
2) Peru
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Peru"--Provided by publisher.
3) Peru
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This book brings readers on a journey through Peru, from the ruins of Machu Picchu to the bustling city of Lima. Readers will learn about the amazing Inca civilization and how Peru's history still affects culture today. This book highlights the incredible ways in which people have adapted to the geography of Peru, including high-altitude mountains and thick rainforest. This book celebrates the diversity and cultural vibrance of Peru, from the indigenous...
4) Peru
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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"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"--
6) Machu Picchu
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"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"--
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When you're planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, you want to do it right. That's why generations of travelers have turned to Frommer's for the sort of candid advice, rich cultural context, and invaluable practical info that are crucial to planning a memorable journey. This thorough yet portable guide has all you need to hit the highlights of Peru, including the mysterious hilltop citadel of Machu Picchu. Informative and engaging tips show readers how...
8) The Ugly One
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 8
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At the height of the Incan empire, a girl called the Ugly One because of a disfiguring scar on her face, seeks to have the scar removed and instead finds a life path as a shaman.
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Lonely Planet Best of Peru is your passport to Peru's top sights and most authentic experiences. Scale the heights of Machu Picchu; puzzle over the Nazca Lines; or visit the sweltering, seductive Amazon Basin, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun...
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Lonely Planet's Peru is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, hike to the dramatic peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, and traverse three climatic zones in the Amazonian Parque Nacional Manu; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Peru and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Peru Travel...
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Unleash your inner adventurer and plan your next vacation to South America with this complete traveler's guide to Peru! Whether you dream of exploring the tropical jungles of the Amazon or summiting the soaring peaks of the Andes mountains, this handy travel guide unlocks the wonders of Peru, providing the aspiring adventurer with an up-to-date and detailed guide to vacationing in this gorgeous South American paradise. With a detailed introduction...
12) Peru
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Peru is home to more archaeological sites than any other country in South America. However, with mangroves, cloud forest, oases in the desert and glacial lakes, it is also a country of incredible natural diversity. Footprint's 9th edition Peru Handbook will guide you from spectacular and spiritual fiestas to the awe-inspiring sights of the Sacred Valley. • Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including trekking, ancient...
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The 25th Anniversary ebook, now with more than 50 images. 'Touching the Void' is the tale of two mountaineer's harrowing ordeal in the Peruvian Andes. In the summer of 1985, two young, headstrong mountaineers set off to conquer an unclimbed route. They had triumphantly reached the summit, when a horrific accident mid-descent forced one friend to leave another for dead. Ambition, morality, fear and camaraderie are explored in this electronic edition...
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Extrait : "Ce n'est pas sans émotion que le voyageur au long cours quitte le sol natal. Les parents, les amis se présentent à son esprit et semblent vouloir le retenir ; l'imagination accumule les difficultés, les périls, et s'efforce de l'arrêter. Puis la pensée de la Providence qui veille sur toutes ses créatures dissipe ce trouble d'un moment."
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Paris, New York, Peru - they all have a symbol. An icon that draws people from around the world. But what about Colombia? It has everything a tourist might want - except for this all-important photo opportunity.At the invitation of the Colombian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Lonely Planet Colombia author J.M. Porup delivered the following speech at Club El Nogal in Bogotá. In it he argues there is only one way for Colombia to compete in the global...
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Los relatos de viaje por el Perú antiguo y actual, así como los antecedentes del turismo y su auge en el nuevo siglo, son los temas de este libro. Para el autor, la euforia tecnológica contemporánea ha transformado nuestra relación con el espacio y el tiempo; vivimos en sociedades cada vez más viajeras, de las que una fracción creciente atraviesa fronteras por necesidad, placer o curiosidad.
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Do you want to visit Peru's Machu Picchu AND Ecuador's Galapagos Islands on the same trip, but only have two weeks or less? Fabulous news: you've found the perfect book! And if you have more time, even better! In this unique and fun first book in the travel guide series Secrets of South America: Combo Trips – let travel expert Donovan Hervig walk you through the ins and outs of planning a trip to this mysterious Inca citadel – one of the seven...
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Peru's distinctive Spanish and indigenous cultures that first encountered each other five hundred years ago have progressively integrated. However, the ongoing process of mixing raises questions about the nature of Peruvian identity, and Peruvian society remains economically and culturally divided. Culture Smart! Peru introduces you to the changing realities of modern Peru. It describes contemporary values and attitudes, key customs and traditions,...
19) 3 Days in Lima
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Save time and energy, and find what's worthy in Lima!
Worthy Go itineraries are complete, step-by-step three-day itineraries to the very best places in Lima. See Lima with an experienced travel writer by your side! Whether this is your first time abroad or you've been traveling for years, Worthy Go itineraries have three goals:
Make the most of your time, money, and energy while traveling
Help you go your own way but still provide some guidance
Curate...
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Avec ses paysages très contrastés et ses écosystèmes variés, le Pérou fait partie des pays qui possèdent la plus grande biodiversité de la planète. En 2012, 29,5 millions de Péruviens vivent sur ce territoire de 1 285 216 kilomètres carrés, divisé en trois grands ensembles géographiques : le désert, fine frange ctière entre l'océan Pacifique et...
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