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Just a week before their marriage, Christine's fiance calls off the wedding, leaving her heartbroken. With hopes of helping her through a difficult time, Christine's best friend Jessica enrolls them both on a humanitarian mission in Peru, to work at an orphanage called El Girasol--The Sunflower. It is while working at the orphanage that Christine meets Paul Cook, a successful and charismatic American doctor who has fled the States after one fatal...
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 34
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When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to a mountainside, they are surprised to find farmers nearby. Then they learn that the farmer's baby llama has been stolen, and Jack and Annie vow to bring the little animal back to its owners. But the journey is treacherous--they must climb to the peak of Machu Picchu and climb back down in order to complete this mission. Jack and Annie have been on many dangerous travels, but can they survive this...
4) Machu Picchu
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2018.
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Photographs and text offer a tour of Machu Picchu in Peru and information about its history and design.
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[2023]
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"Have you ever heard of Machu Picchu? It's an ancient citadel high in the mountains of Peru. Science played a big role in the building of Machu Picchu and the daily life of the Inca people who lived there. Find out the science behind Machu Picchu. Discover how modern technology is being used to uncover more mysteries of this ancient place"--
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[2011?]
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"Machu Picchu is one of the earth's magical places. The ruined city seems to be the work of giants, full of mysteries, unwilling to reveal its secrets. Nevertheless, more than any other place, it has become the symbol of the vanished culture of its architects, the Incas. They were at the height of their power when they were smitten by a hitherto unknown disease: the instiable greed for gold which the Europeans introduced to America. This has been...
11) Machu picchu
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c.2021
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Engaging images accompany information about Machu Picchu.
12) Machu Picchu
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[2015]
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Describes the excavation of Machu Picchu, discussing the history and culture of the site, leading excavators, and their findings.
13) Machu Picchu
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[2015]
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"Describes the mystery of Machu Picchu, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the emperor who lived there, why it was abandoned, and what the ruin is like today"--
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2010
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Program I, Historic pathways: Machu Picchu, Umbria, The Cathar Trail. Features unforgettable landscapes, spectacular scenery, and ancient wonders. Program II, The Great Wall of China. Walk back in time to the Ming dynasty to encounter the 4,000 mile wonder and travel along the legendary Silk Road.
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Boxcar children great adventure volume 5
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2017.
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In this all-new very special miniseries, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations--all around the world! The final leg of the Aldens' journey brings them to South America and to the Salt Flats in northern Argentina. But when they hit a dead end, they realize someone has tricked them in order to delay their plans! Returning to Buenos Aires, the Aldens connect with the Silvertons...
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2022.
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Monkey explorers Otis and Lewis are back and ready to solve another one of history's greatest mysteries! These chimps off the old block don't monkey around! Watch them jump in their state-of-the-art hot air balloon and speed to a new learning adventure! This time around Otis and Lewis are looking into the mysteries of Machu Picchu!
18) Machu Picchu
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2024.
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"Machu Picchu is nearly 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) above sea level. The city is located in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba range on the eastern slope of the Andes Mountains. Learn more about these fascinating historic places in Machu Picchu, a title in the Ancient Cities series"--
20) Machu Picchu
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[2022]
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This title takes readers to the mountains of Peru to discover the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
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