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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 19
Language
English
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Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of Mr. Hosokawa, a powerful Japanese businessman. Roxanne Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the international guests with her singing. It is a perfect evening -- until a band of gun-wielding terrorists breaks in through the air-conditioning vents and takes the entire party hostage. But what begins as a panicked,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
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Description
Atmospheric woodcuts illustrate this Newbery Award–winning collection of 19 South American folktales. Charles J. Finger heard the tales firsthand from native storytellers, whose fables of talking animals, witches, giants, and ordinary people in supernatural settings provide remarkable insights into regional values and culture. The first of the stories, "A Tale of Three Tails," tells of an age when the rat had a tail like a horse, the rabbit had...
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Series
Dark series volume 18
Language
English
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Manolito de la Cruz, a Carpathian man close to turning into a vampire, lures MaryAnn Delaney, a counselor for battered women, to South America to seduce her, sensing that she is to be his life mate.
Author
Series
Publisher
Weigl
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, people, and culture of South America including plants and wildlife, natural resources, tourism and industry, exploration and early settlers, politics and government, and arts and entertainment.
8) Evil star
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Series
Gatekeepers (Anthony Horowitz) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
Having locked the Raven's gate, fourteen-year-old Matt travels to Peru where he meets the second of the five gatekeepers and works with him to try to stop the opening of a second gate somehow related to the Nazca Lines.
9) Uruguay
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Series
Language
English
Description
This new, fully updated third edition of Bradt's Uruguay remains the only dedicated English-language guide to a country that's small yet bursting with character. Bradt's Uruguay provides in-depth coverage of the capital Montevideo, where the once-derelict colonial Old City is undergoing a historic resurgence, plus detailed information on the UNESCO-listed coastal city of Colonia del Sacramento, as well as Punta del Este, where the Buenos Aires glitterati...
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Series
NUMA files volume 2
Language
English
Description
Clive Cussler's New York Times bestselling Blue Gold, now available in ebook, is a heart-pounding thriller in the NUMA adventure series. Kurt Austin navigates the Amazon jungle in search of a legend that could change the path of science—but secretive powers will do anything to stop him.
From deep within the Venezuelan rain forest emanates the legend of a white goddess and a mysterious tribe with startling technical accomplishments....
From deep within the Venezuelan rain forest emanates the legend of a white goddess and a mysterious tribe with startling technical accomplishments....
11) Paraguay
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Series
Language
English
Description
Bradt's Paraguay was the first stand-alone guide to Paraguay published outside of Paraguay itself and still remains the most comprehensive guide available, covering the whole country from the best-known sights to off-the-beaten track attractions well beyond the tourist trail, plus a cross-border excursion to the Iguazú Falls.
This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect all the most recent changes, including new themed tourist trails such...
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Series
Language
English
Description
When you're planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, you want to do it right. That's why generations of travelers have turned to Frommer's for the sort of candid advice, rich cultural context, and invaluable practical info that are crucial to planning a memorable journey. This thorough yet portable guide has all you need to hit the highlights of Peru, including the mysterious hilltop citadel of Machu Picchu. Informative and engaging tips show readers how...
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Series
Publisher
Pocket Books
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
378 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
An investigation into the sudden deaths of rare whales sends National Underwater Marine Agency crew leader Kurt Austin to the Mexican coast, where he and his crew stumble upon a white goddess legend and an eco-extortionist set on controlling the world's fresh-water supply.
14) The Coca Box
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Language
English
Description
Funny and fanciful, this is a book about a Coca Box, and an unlikely travel foursome exploring the art and archaeology of Peru. Except that one member of the team likes to collect Pre-Columbian pottery. If trafficking in archaeological materials is unlawful, it seems to matter little, and in the end, it appears her efforts were futile. Everything she bought was fake. Or was it? We may never know. Meantime we bounce over desert tracks along Perus North...
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Series
Language
English
Description
Linked by the sinuous spine of the Andes, Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador are born of a synthesis of ancient America and medieval Europe. Footprint's Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook will guide you from the unforgettably unique Galápagos Islands, through the awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu, to the shimmering turquoise waters of Lake Titicaca. • Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including the colonial treasures of Quito;...
16) Conversational Spanish Quick and Easy: The Most Innovative Technique to Learn the Spanish Language
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Language
English
Description
Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Spanish but simply didn't have the time?
Well if so, then, look no further. You can hold in your hands one of the most advanced and revolutionary method that was ever designed for quickly becoming conversational in a language. In creating this time-saving program, master linguist Yatir Nitzany spent years examining the twenty-seven most common languages in the world and distilling from them the three hundred...
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Language
English
Description
This book is about a paranormal experience that I had lived while completing an Ayahuasca ritual on September 18th, 2015 in Peru, where I had an encounter with an entity from another dimension who claimed to be God and who called himself IZOEK. The writing revolves around the revelation of life and message to the world from this entity that has impacted my life exponentially to initiate a search of this truth that we all think to know. Additionally,...
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Language
English
Description
By turns and anecdotal and practical, this book tells the tales of the jungle and most of its dark secrets. Armchair travelers and true Indiana Joneses will benefit equally from Coningham's unique expertise on life in one of the most dangerous natural habitats on earth.
19) Colombia
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Series
Language
English
Description
From its vibrant and lively cities to snow-capped volcanoes and white-sand beaches, Colombia offers enormous variety. Footprint's 5th edition Colombia Handbook will guide you from salsa clubs & gold museums to the Amazon jungle and mountain peaks.
• Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including numerous adventure sports, jungle trekking and hot springs
• Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the...
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Language
English
Description
Colombia is a beautiful and wild place full of danger and adventure. Follow as I recount my travels through the country and how I put down roots. Moving to Colombia presented many challenges and difficulties that I have overcome and here I will share them with you as I explored the country, culture, and Colombian life as a resident rather than a tourist. Going to Colombia has been one of the most crazy experiences in my entire life.
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