Describes life in the marsh in Brazil known as the Pantanal or “drowned forest.”
Americas
Materials from the Americas
El Terror De Sexto “B” Y Otras Historias Del Colegio
The seven stories that make up this work tell about situations that occur inside and outside the classroom, such as the moment of a first kiss, the most daring kid in the class, the girl who can t stand gym class, and the boy who is in love but doesn’t know how to show it. The book manages two things uncommonly found in a single book: to interest and to entertain. Its author has written real, fresh stories of school days which any student (or teacher) can identify with.
Amazon Boy
As a Brazilian boy makes his first trip up the Amazon to the port city of Belém, he learns something about the river’s many treasures.
Cuchilla
Guillermo Lafuente is the most feared teacher in school, so much so, he is called “Chuchilla” (The Knife) by his students. His life is about to change, though, as he receives a series of secret messages …
The First Story Ever Told
An explorer goes in search of the Inca’s legendary lost city of gold, but discovers instead a more spiritual treasure.
La Hija De La Seprente Marina
Relates the traditional Brazilian legend of how the Sea Serpent’s gift of darkness to his daughter brings night to the people of the rain forest.
The Incas (Worlds Of The Past)
Surveys the civilization, history, and culture of the Incas, including studies of their government, religion, family life, agriculture, and architecture.
Honduras
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Honduras.
The Aztecs (Worlds Of The Past)
Describes the history and customs of the Aztec civilization from its beginnings to its conquest by Spanish explorers.
Fire! ¡fuego! Brave Bomberos
A brave group of firefighters set off to battle a blaze at a townhouse. Spanish words interspersed in the rhyming text are defined in a glossary.