Peru

Countries We Come From

by Joyce L. Markovics

Breathtaking. Ancient. Friendly. Welcome to Peru! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Peru's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest.

32 pages, Library Binding

Published July 25, 2016

Reviews

[Amanda Sanders · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nonfiction book about Peru written in Spanish. The pictures of Peru in this book make me want to go visit, but the facts listed were as dry as the coastal section of Peru. I used a 5th year Spanish student to translate and help evaluate the text. The facts were boring--the mountain people like to eat meat and potatoes. It would be more interesting to learn that one of the meats they eat is guinea pig. (It's considered a delicacy.) I learned that from my translator. The picture of girls in skirts and sandals playing soccer looked wrong. The facts about Peru are good for a classroom assignment and it would make a good reader for a 3rd year Spanish student, but it is not a fascinating book.

[Luther Cobbey · Rating 3 out of 5]

[Read Spanish translation.]

[K Morlando · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our class loved this book and the other countries we come from books!