If You Were Me And Lived In Peru

“So now you see, if you were me, how life in Peru could really be.” If You Were Me and Lived in…Peru is another entry in the educational “If You Were Me and Lived In…” book series. It takes young readers on a journey to the Republic of Peru, opening with a map showing its location in South America, and colorful illustrations depicting Peruvian boys and girls. This non-fiction series awakens an appreciation and hunger for history in young readers. Not only are readers entertained and educated, but also build their vocabulary with words from each particular culture. If You Were Me and Lived in…Peru exposes readers to the geographical and cultural aspects of living in the many climates of the country, such as the Amazon Rain Forest and the Andes Mountains, and the February celebration of Carnival. As in the other books of the series, names of boys and girls (such as Fernando and Carmen) currency (nuevos soles) cultural foods (ceviche) and games (sapito) are