Sharuko : el arqueaologo peruano Julio C. Tello

Title:

Author:

Brown, Monica, 1969- author.

ISBN:

9780892394234

Personal Author:

Brown, Monica, 1969- author.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

New York : Children's Book Press, an imprint of Lee & Low Books, Inc. [2020]

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 28 cm

General Note:

In English and Spanish.

Abstract:

"A picture biography of Julio C. Tello, considered to be the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology, that traces his life from an early interest in Peru's ancient cultures to his rise as the most distinguished Indigenous social scientist of the twentiethcentury. A map and an afterword with additional information, photograph, and source list are included."-- Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

Ages 7-10 Children's Book Press

Grades 2-3 Children's Book Press

Language:

English

Personal Subject:

Tello, Julio C. (Julio Caesar), 1880-1947-Juvenile literature.

Tello, Julio C. (Julio Caesar), 1880-1947.

Subject Term:

Archaeologists -- Peru -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Archaeology -- Peru -- History -- Juvenile literature.

Indians of South America -- Peru -- Antiquities -- Juvenile literature.

Archaeologists.

Archaeology -- Peru -- History.

Indians of South America -- Peru -- Antiquities,

Spanish language materials -- Bilingual.

Geographic Term:

Peru -- Antiquities -- Juvenile literature.

Peru -- Antiquities.

Added Author:

Chavarri, Elisa,

Domainguez, Adriana,

Brown, Monica, 1969- Sharuko.

Brown, Monica, 1969- Sharuko. Spanish.

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Summary

Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)

A fascinating bilingual picture book biography of Peruvian archaeologist and national icon Julio C. Tello, who unearthed Peru's ancient cultures and fostered pride in the country's Indigenous history.

Growing up in the late 1800s, Julio Tello, an Indigenous boy, spent time exploring the caves and burial grounds in the foothills of the Peruvian Andes. Nothing scared Julio, not even the ancient human skulls he found. His bravery earned him the boyhood nickname Sharuko, which means "brave" in Quechua, the language of the Native people of Peru.

At the age of twelve, Julio moved to Lima to continue his education. While in medical school, he discovered an article about the skulls he had found. The skulls had long ago been sent to Lima to be studied by scientists. The article renewed Julio's interest in his ancestry, and he decided to devote his medical skills to the study of Peru's Indigenous history.

Over his lifetime, Julio Tello made many revolutionary discoveries at archaeological sites around Peru, and he worked to preserve the historical treasures he excavated. He showed that Peru's Indigenous cultures had been established thousands of years ago, disproving the popular belief that Peruvian culture had been introduced more recently from other countries. He fostered pride in his country's Indigenous ancestry, making him a hero to all Peruvians. Because of the brave man once known as Sharuko, people around the world today know of Peru's long history and its living cultural legacy.

Reviews (1)

Booklist Review

Vibrant illustrations and a detailed bilingual text come together to tell the inspiring story of Julio C. Tello, the first Indigenous archaeologist of the Americas and an important figure of Peruvian history. Following Julio--known as Sharuko, which means "brave" in his native Quechua language--from his roots as he explored caves near his home, through his studies in Lima, where he attended medical school, and on to Harvard and Europe, where he studied archaeology, readers will be turning pages with fascination at Tello's many accomplishments. As Tello returned to Peru once more, he made amazing archaeological discoveries and ultimately became the director of the Museum of Anthropology, which helped him accomplish his greatest wish: to preserve Peruvian culture along with the rich heritage and history of the Indigenous peoples who created it. Chavarri's gorgeous watercolor-and-gouache illustrations bring to life Tello's family, his ancestors, moments--both beautiful and dark--from the history of Peru, and the inspiring events of his own life. The bilingual Spanish/English text, neatly laid out in parallel, provides detailed information that will have young readers yearning to learn more, and it's sure to inspire young archaeologists-to-be. A detailed afterword, illustrator's note, and author's sources provide additional information.