A young chief who had been protected by a hummingbird is killed by his jealous uncle and then transformed into a quetzal, symbol of freedom.
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Maps & Globes
A brief history of mapmaking, a simple explanation of how to read maps and globes, and an introduction to the many different kinds of maps.
Sun, Moon, and Stars
This story discusses the stories which people from the ancient world told to explain their understanding of what they could see in the sky.
The Road To Santiago
In Cuba, in the early 1950s, a young boy and his family try their best not to let the rebel soldiers keep them from traveling to Santiago to celebrate Christmas with their relatives. Based on a true incident in the life of the author.
A Caribbean Counting Book
A collection of rhymes from various Caribbean countries that are chanted as songs and in games.
Caribbean Alphabet
Presents an alphabet of images from the Caribbean, such as hibiscus, mangoes, and reggae. Illustrations and vocabulary encourage a sense of place ant there is plenty to look at on each scenic page. The selections combine known and perhaps unfamiliar words with a glossary specific to the Caribbean.
Circles of Hope
After many futile attempts to plant a tree in honor of his new baby sister, a young Haitian boy discovers the perfect solution.
Grannie and the Jumbie: A Caribbean Tale
When a young Caribbean boy does not listen to his grandmother, an evil spirit threatens to snatch him.
Gregory Cool
When he goes to visit his grandparents and his cousin on the island of Tobago, Gregory misses home at first, but as he gets to know both the island ways and his relatives, Gregory begins to enjoy himself.
Island Counting 1 2 3
Take a trip to the Caribbean, where one little island offers many exotic items to count! Here the three hilltop houses are painted in tropical hues, the five market ladies wear shady hats, the nine limbo dancers sway on a sunny beach, and the ten wildly dressed children celebrate carnival time.