Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa
Category: Products
What can a potato do? To Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, they have the power to change the world. Go on the hunt with Alberto for for wild potatoes before they go extinct in this playful picture book biography, gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.
High up in the Andes mountains of Peru, agricultural scientist Alberto Salas is on a quest. A quest... for potatoes.
Up and down the Andes mountains he goes, playing an epic game of paka paka con la papa, potato hide and seek. Finding each and every last potato so he can save them before they go extinct.
The world depends on his work, and as global warming gets worse, the climate will only continue to change — Alberto doesn't have a second to waste. The game is on!
Alberto races and peers and prods. Drives and trods and climbs. Will he find the potato he seeks? Will he win the game of paka paka con la papa?
Author Sara Andrea Fajardo’s spirited biography about “the godfather of potatoes” is paired with lush art by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal to capture how celebrated scientist Alberto Salas brings joy, curiosity, and fun to his very important, life-changing work.
Before you pay
Check the method and total at checkout.
When it ships
Allow for processing time as well as the journey to you.
Standard Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.
Express Shipping: Handling (business days) 0–1; Transit (business days) 7–15.
View policyIf you need a refund
Keep your order number and contact the store to start.
Please contact us for the refund processing timeframe before returning an item.
View policyDelivery costs
Review the cost for your destination and chosen service.
Standard Shipping · United States: $0.00
Express Shipping · United States: $3.99
View policyReturning an item
Check the return conditions before sending anything back.
United States · Return window (days after delivery): 30. Return method: By mail. Return postage: Seller pays.
View policy
