Peru (Enchantment of the World)

by Michael Burgan

Overview

Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531235911
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/01/2018
Series:	Enchantment of the World. Second Series
Edition description:	Library Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

About the Author

Mark Overmyer-Velazquez, Ph.D., consulting editor and author of the preface included in each volume, holds a joint B.A. degree in history and in German literature from the University of British Columbia; an M.A. and M.Phil. from Yale University in Latin American history; and a Ph.D. from Yale University in Latin American and U.S. Latino history. He is currently assistant professor of history at the University of Connecticut. Professor Overmyer-Velazquez is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships and has written many articles, chapters, and book reviews on Latin American and U.S. Latin