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Genre: Nonfiction
It’s My State !: Puerto Rico (It’s My State!)
Surveys the history, geography, economy, and people of Puerto Rico.
Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) Themes: cultures, diversity, Lifestyle, traditions Leave a comment
Don Vespertilio, el murciélago
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 (Gr. K-3) Themes: Animals, bats, Snakes, Tainos Leave a comment
The Galapagos Islands (Nature’s Wonders)
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 (Gr. 4-8), Latin America, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) Themes: conservation, Darwin, ecosystems, evolution, fauna, flora, Galapagos Islands conservation, Life Leave a comment
The Children of the Sierra Madre
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: cultures, languages, Lifestyle, traditions Leave a comment
Japan (Picture a Country Series)
This book introduces the people and the way they live, culture, weather, landscapes, towns and cities of Japan.
Other Descriptors: All Ages, Asia, Japan Themes: cultures, Japan, People, ways of live Leave a comment
The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations (We Thought of It)
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: creativities, imaginations, innovations, journeys of inventions and discoveries Leave a comment
Ancient African Town (Picture A Country)
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: Africa, Benin City, Culture, History, life in the acient cities, Nigeria Leave a comment
The Japanese Samurai
The Japanese Samurai details famous samurai battles in Japan. Readers learn about samurai swords, the Bushido code, and the decline of the ancient samurai. The Japanese Samurai is part of the Ancient and Medieval People series, which profiles some of the fiercest warriors in history.
Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson stumbled, lost and delirious, into a remote Himalayan village after a failed climb up K2. The villagers saved his life, and he vowed to return and build them a school. The remarkable story of his promise kept is now perfect for reading aloud. Told in the voice of Korphe’s children, this story illuminates [...]
Other Descriptors: Asia, Pakistan, Preschool Themes: Himalaya Mountains, mountain climbing, promise, School 2 Comments
On October 20, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., Rosemary Wells, illustrator and author of the preschool series Max and Ruby, will be at Worlds of Words physical location on the 4th floor of the College of Education at the University of Arizona.
Under The Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba