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Cover of Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano/Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello

Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano/Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello

Monica Brown

A bilingual picture-book biography introduces Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello. It follows his study of medicine, anthropology, and archaeology and his work uncovering ancient cultures in Peru. Tello’s discoveries bring attention to Peruvian cultural history and its Indigenous heritage. The book presents his work as an archaeologist and his connection to the history and culture of Peru.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
1050L
ATOS Book Level
6.3
AR Interest Level
LG
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1250
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
Y
Themes
Cultural Heritage · History · Science · Work And Careers
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Children's Book Press
Published
August 18, 2020
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780892394234
Language
English
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