Peru: The Land (Lands, Peoples & Cultures) - Softcover

9780865053014: Peru: The Land (Lands, Peoples & Cultures)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865053014 ISBN 13: 9780865053014

Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co, 1994

Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about: -- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders -- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women -- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more Young readers are taken on a tour of this breathtaking land, home of Lake Titicaca, the mighty Amazon, and the world's deepest gorge, Colca Canyon. Topics include: -- ancient Incas and the Spanish conquest -- the costa sierra, and selva -- natural resources, agriculture, fishing -- transportation -- Work, poverty and unemployment

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Examines the history, geography, natural resources, agriculture, and transportation systems of Peru.

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