When animals cross the desert their tracks leave behind a story in the sand.
Information Book
I Am Mexican American (Our American Family)
A Mexican-American child talks about aspects of his Mexican heritage, including language, foods, and customs.
Carnaval
For weeks the people of the Brazilian town of Olinda have been sewing costumes, painting masks, and creating giant puppets–preparing for carnaval. Like Mardi Gras in New Orleans, carnaval is a five-day festival of parades, dancing, and singing. But unlike Mardi Gras, Olinda’s carnaval still celebrates the traditions and folklore of the people and the shared cultures–indigenous, European, and African–that make up Brazil. As generations have done each year, the people of Olinda and their visitors give themselves over to the music, dance, and joy of carnaval.
Charro (Spanish-Language)
Charro is the Mexican term for horseman, but for a Mexican a charro is much more than a cowboy. A skilled rider of horses and bulls and bucking broncos, an artist with a lariat, and a model of gentlemanly dress and behavior, the charro is also a living symbol of Mexico’s patriotic past. In the rodeo-like sport called la charrería, male charros and female charras, children and adults, show off their skill and daring. But more than that they are showing off their pride in their country–because to be a charro is to be a Mexican.
Burma (Myanmar)
This engaging series examines places around the globe where life is anything but serene.
North Korea
Discusses North Korea, its history, conflicts, and the reasons why it is currently in the news.
The Time Travelers’ Handbook: A Wild, Wacky, And Wooly Adventure Through History!
Grab your portable time machine and set off on a guided tour through the most interesting parts of ancient history. Find out ancient secrets: How are mummies made? Where does Chinese silk come from? Learn forgotten rituals: Leap over a Minoan bull, vote in an ancient Greek election, and become a jaguar warrior. And finally, bring forgotten skills to life: Pass notes in your own form of Sumerian writing, dine on ancient Roman delicacies, and play Mayan football in your backyard.
Everyday Life In Medieval Europe
Describes the social and economic structure of life in the High Middle Ages (1100-1400), including the ruling classes, the peasantry, the urban dwellers, and members of the Church and the role each group played in shaping European civilization
In Caesar’s Rome With Cicero (Come See My City)
Visit some of ancient Rome’s famous places and learn about life there under Julius Caesar.
Name That Dinosaur: A Puzzle Adventure
Readers search artwork for dinosaurs, complete a poster with dino-name stickers, solve puzzles, and more. On the island of Rosa Turoso, there are lions that speak, lizards that dance — and a girl named Abba who is crazy about dinosaurs. With her dinosaur poster, her dachshund, and her magical hat, Abba sets off on a journey, spotting dinosaurs all the way.