Theme: cultures

The Children of the Ecuadorean Highlands (World’s Children)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Two separate chains of the Andes Mountains stretch through Ecuador, and almost half of Ecuador’s people live in the highlands of these mountains. The author/photographer of Riders Up! ( C. 1992) takes readers on a journey through the beautiful Ecuadorean highlands, as seen through the eyes of its children.

Descriptors: Ecudor, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Nonfiction » Other 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.

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

Food and Recipes of Mexico (Beatty, Theresa M. Kids in the Kitchen)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Describes some of the foods that are eaten in Mexico and includes recipes for several popular dishes.

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

Gotta Go! Gotta Go!

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Although she does not know why or how, a small creepy-crawly bug is certain that she must make her way to Mexico.

Descriptors: Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed