Maricel E. Presilla takes us on a journey through the history of Christmas in the Hispanic islands. As she describes all of the foods of Christmas Day, she tells us about the peoples from around the world who brought their ingredients and recipes to the table. Presilla gives us carefully tested recipes that allow readers of all ages to join in on the feast.
Nonfiction
Nonfiction genre
Alien Invaders: Species that Threaten Our World
From killer toads, feral felines, and brown tree snakes to multiple invaders in Lake Victoria and the Great Lakes, wave after wave of invaders affect our ecosystems and the side-effects of climate change and modern global travel on our world today. An informative look at alien invaders and how they impact our world. From the days of sailing ships and shipboard rats to the fungus that sparked the Irish potato famine to the beautiful but deadly purple loosestrife strangling native wetlands, they examine extinctions and endangerments directly attributable to these alien invaders. Learn where the invaders originated, how they traveled, where they settled, what they displaced, why the invaded natural system was vulnerable, and what can be done.
A Child’s Day: In a South African City
Presents a day in the life of a child living in Johannesburg, discussing the social life, customs, religion, history, and language of South Africa.
Tierra Del Fuego: A Journey to the End of the Earth
Lourie’s smooth, first-person narrative mixes history, adventure, and personal insights, while glorious photographs of the remarkable land at the southernmost point of the world enhance his travelogue. Readers accompany the Lourie as he rides his mountain bike and uncovers wonder and tragedy in this land. Additional archival photos tell the sad tale of the native Y mana, a people who “did not survive long after continued contact with- outsiders.” Maps, both modern and historical, are well integrated. Highly informative for reports, this fascinating account will also appeal to young readers with wanderlust.
A Child’s Day in an Egyptian City
This book presents a day in the life of a child living in Cairo, discussing the social life, customs, religion, history, and language of Egypt.
Dictatorship
This book discusses dictatorships as a political system, and details the history of dictatorships throughout the world.
Harvest Festivals Around The World (Messner Multicultural Library)
Since ancient times, people around the world have created special harvest festivals or rituals to celebrate their crops. With this book, you’ll experience the harvesting ceremonies of the ancient Incas. You’ll discover the customs and traditions that are still practiced in Canada England. You’ll learn the legends and planting rituals of people in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.
Chad
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Chad.
Haiti (Discovering Cultures)
Geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Haiti.
Creatures: Yesterday and Today
This book transports the reader to prehistoric times, when many creatures existed that have since disappeared. From the worlds of insects, fish, mammals, sea jellies, reptiles, amphibians, birds, crustaceans, arachnids, and mollusks, she presents living animals and their prehistoric ancestors. Meet Diplodocus and Skylark; Cameroceras and Blue-Ringed Octopus; Brontoscorpio and Fat-Tailed Scorpio; and learn what links them across the ages. Scientists obtain clues from fossils about how these prehistoric creatures looked and lived.