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Peruvian Weavers + Book with Multi-ROM : Footprint Reading Library 1000

Peruvian Weavers + Book with Multi-ROM : Footprint Reading Library 1000

Author: National Geographic Rob Waring
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Publication Date: 05 Mar 2008
ISBN-13: 9781424022472
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Description


In the village of Chinchero, Peru, weaving is an important tradition. Weavers use animal hair to make beautiful cloth. They have always used this cloth to stay warm. However, now they are also selling it to make money. How will this affect the local people and economy?


Author Description


Dr. Rob Waring is an Associate Professor at Notre Dame Seishin Women's University in Okayama, Japan. His research interests extend to reading and the acquisition of vocabulary. He is a founding member of the Extensive Reading Foundation and a well-known expert on Extensive Reading. He has published many articles on Extensive Reading and is program advisor to many educational institutions throughout Asia. He maintains an Extensive Reading website, and is owner and moderator of the Extensive Reading discussion list. He was co-conference chair of JALT 2005 in Shizuoka, Japan.






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