A study of the contemporary Yupik culture in an Alaskan village as seen through the eyes of a typical family.
Culture
Angola
“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Angola”–Provided by publisher.
A Piñata in a Pine Tree
An award-winning author and a rising star artist have put a festive Latino twist on “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” populating it with piñatas in place of partridges, plus burritos bailando (dancing donkeys), lunitas cantando (singing moons), and much more, all displayed in the most vivid colors imaginable. In this version a little girl receives gifts from a secret amiga, whose identity is a sweet surprise at the book’s conclusion. There are things to find and count in Spanish on every page, with pronunciations provided right in the pictures and a glossary and music following the story. This joyous fiesta will warm even the coldest of hearts.
A Is For The America’s (A Es Para D Ecir Las Americas) (Spanish Edition)
An alphabetical introduction to the history, geography, and culture of the Americas, using Spanish text.
Teenage Refugees From Guatemala Speak Out (In Their Own Voices)
Teenagers from Guatemala describe why they left that country and how they have adjusted to life in their new homeland.
De Colores and Other Latin American Folksongs for Children
Bursting with color and spirit, this collection of Latin-American songs is a tribute to Latino culture. From traditional tunes to rhymes and hand games, De Colores has songs for all occasions and moods. Each song is accompanied by simple musical arrangements, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Slightly abridged from the original edition, this is ideal for classroom use, multicultural studies, or just plain fun.”Rich and resonant.” –Booklist
Amazon Basin
Describes, in text and photographs, the vanishing culture of the Yanomama, a primitive group that lives in the Amazon Territory of Venezuela.
!Así soy yo!
The story is about a little girl that enjoy play, paint, and go to school (Spanish version).
Canciones Y Poemas Para Niños
This book of poems by one of Spain’s most illustrious 20th century writers asks questions like: Do lizards cry? No one has ever seen them except poets who have the ability to see wonder whereever. Among the 40 poems selected in this small volume are those songs and verses the poet dedicated to his young friends, modern ‘romances,’ popular folk songs, as well as a lovely collection of fascinating poems.
El Maíz (Coleccion Piñata)
This story is about the process of sowing the corn plants.