Age: Nonfiction

Nonfiction genre

It’s My State !: Puerto Rico (It’s My State!)

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

Surveys the history, geography, economy, and people of Puerto Rico.

Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Don Vespertilio, el murciélago

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

Description in Spanish: Don Vespertilio es un murciélago que vivió hace muchos anos. Sin embargo, nos dejo sus memorias, en las que relata parte importante de la historia de Puerto rico desde un punto de vista muy particular. Aprenderás más sobre la vida de los murciélagos y del área del carso en este libro que [...]

Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Galapagos Islands (Nature’s Wonders)

By Book Importer | Published: June 17, 2010

The Galapagos Islands are a natural wonder in every way. They are home to an array of flora and fauna found no other place on earth. In The galapagos Islands explore the beauty and mystery surronding these islands, as well as their geography, wildlife, history, people, and the importance of the preservation of these isles.

Other Descriptors: Ecudor, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Children of the Sierra Madre

By Book Importer | Published: May 7, 2010

Describes life in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains, with a focus on the customs of the Tarahumara Indians.

Other Descriptors: All Ages, Americas, Mexico » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

N Is For Navidad

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

Bienvenidos! to a celebration of Christmas, Latino-style! From the ngel (angel) hung above the door to the zapatos (shoes) filled with grass for the wise men s camels, each letter in this festive alphabet introduces children to a Spanish word, and each colorful page takes them through another joyous aspect of the 22 days of [...]

Other Descriptors: Americas, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), United States of America » Themes: , , , , , , , , , » 1 Comment

Japan

By auraenid | Published: February 8, 2010

This book introduces the people and the way they live, culture, weather, landscapes, towns and cities of Japan.

Other Descriptors: Asia, Japan, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations (We Thought of It)

By auraenid | Published: February 8, 2010

How Chinese ingenuity changed the world. Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China! Through the ages, the Chinese [...]

Other Descriptors: All Ages, Asia, China » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Ancient African Town (Picture A Country)

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

The study of cultures of the past. A tour of Benin City, a West African town and capital of the Edo Empire, located in present-day Nigeria.

Other Descriptors: Africa, All Ages, Nigeria » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Truce

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

On July 29th 1914, the world’s peace was shattered as the artillery of the Austria-Hungary Empire began shelling the troops of the country to its south. What followed was like a row of falling dominoes as one European country after another rushed into war. Soon most of Europe was fighting in this calamitous war that [...]

Other Descriptors: Belgium, Europe, France, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Meet Arzeen: Citizen of the World

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

On a daily adventure around the world. We will travel continent to continent exploring countries and learning about the people that make each country so interesting.

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), International » Themes: , , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment