Theme: places

Nzingha: Warrior Queen Of Matamba, Angola, Africa, 1595 (The Royal Diaries)

By Book Importer | Published: July 5, 2011

Presents the diary of thirteen-year-old Nzingha, a sixteenth-century West African princess who loves to hunt and hopes to lead her kingdom one day against the invasion of the Portuguese slave traders.

Descriptors: Africa, Database, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Latvia

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Latvia”–Provided by publisher.

Descriptors: Europe, Latvia, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

The Great Snake: Stories From The Amazon

By Book Importer | Published: May 24, 2010

As the Rio Afuá ferry wends its way along the Amazon, Sean Taylor takes in not only the sights and sounds of this extraordinary landscape but also the stories of the people he meets. From sly jaguars and the slowest of sloths to spine-tingling giant serpents and white-suited strangers, his retellings teem with legendary beings, [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Brazil, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore, Myth, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Caribbean Journey from A to Y (Read and Discover What Happened to the Z)

By Book Importer | Published: May 7, 2010

Join us in this fun and educational journey through the Caribbean islands, one letter at a time. From Aruba to Trinidad and from Alligator to Yam, you will learn the names of many of the islands, plus fascinating facts about them. A Caribbean astronaut? From which island? Seals in these tropical waters? An island with [...]

Descriptors: All Ages, Americas, Caribbean, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment