Region: Bolivia

Sacred Leaf: The Cocalero Novels

By Book Importer | Published: December 17, 2010

The people of Bolivia have grown coca for legitimate purposes for hundreds of years, but the demands of America’s War on Drugs now threaten this way of life. Deborah Ellis’s searing follow-up to the highly praised “I Am a Taxi” deals with this frank reality.”” After he manages to escape from virtual enslavement in an [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Realistic Fiction » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Thank You, World

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Eight very different kids, from eight different continents, all go about their day and experience the same moments of happiness: greeting the sun in the morning, swinging on a swing, flying a kite, being tucked in by Mommy at bedtime.

Other Descriptors: China, Early Years (ages 2-6), France, India, Infant/toddler (ages 0-2), International, Mali, Mexico, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction, Saudi Arabia » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

In the Land of the Jaguar: South America and Its People

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

South America’s story is as varied as its geography of soaring mountains, scorching deserts, and lush rainforests.  This  book combines an often tragic history with the problems and triumphs of the present. The information ranges from “the Requirement” (a document read out by the conquistadors each time they came upon a new group of indigenous people to [...]

Other Descriptors: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecudor, Latin America, Nonfiction, Paraguay, Peru, Primary (ages 6-9), Uruguay, Venezuela » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

I Am A Taxi

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

For twelve-year-old Diego and his family, home is the San Sebastian Women’s Prison in Cochabamba, Bolivia. His parents farmed coca, a traditional Bolivian medicinal plant, until they got caught in the middle of the government’s war on drugs. Diego’s adjusted to his new life. His parents are locked up, but he can come and go: [...]

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Waira’s First Journey

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The story describes the first time young Waira joins her parents on their trip from their mountain home to the market in Topojo. The journey normally takes two days, but in order to give Waira, and readers, a glimpse of Aymara history, the family takes a long detour to the ruins of the ancient city [...]

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

The Children of Bolivia (World’s Children)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Bolivia is home to two distinct native cultures the Aymara and the Quechua as well as mestizos, blacks, and Europeans. Lifestyle is determined in large part by whether one dwells in one of the large cities like La Paz or Santa Cruz, or in rural areas like the forested Yungas or Amazon Basin. In this [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

The Grandchildren of the Incas (World’s Children)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Describes the civilization of the ancient Incas, comparing it to the lifestyle of their modern descendants, the Quechua Indians of Peru.

Other Descriptors: Latin America, Nonfiction, Peru, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Bolivia

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 15, 2007

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, people, religion, and culture of Bolivia

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