National Geographic Countries of the World: Peru
Let the experts at National Geographic act as your guides to Peru, land of stunning beauty and endless contrast. Discover ... (see details)
Let the experts at National Geographic act as your guides to Peru, land of stunning beauty and endless contrast. Discover the diversity of landscape within this surprising country: barren deserts, green oases, snowcapped peaks, high windswept plateaus, and deep valleys. Encounter the endless array of fauna and flora that thrives within these ecologically and climatically diverse regions: the animals and plants of the coastal regions, the offshore islands, the coastal plains, and the sierra. Learn of the country's rich yet divisive history; how Peru was once the center of a powerful and extensive empire ruled by the Inca. Peer over the shoulders of experts on Peruvian archaeological sites and examine the treasures that yield the secrets of the Inca, one of history's most advanced civilizations.
SKU | 752 |
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ISBN | 9781426300318 |
Language | English |
Product Type | Hardcover Books |
Primary Contributor | Anita Croy |
Age Groups | Ages 10 to 12, Ages 13 to 15 |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |