Describes, in text and photographs, the vanishing culture of the Yanomama, a primitive group that lives in the Amazon Territory of Venezuela.
Amazon Basin
Culture
!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.
Papi’s Gift
Graciela’s Papi has been working in the United States for so long that she has almost forgotten his face, so when the box he promised for her seventh birthday does not arrive, she is very upset and nearly loses hope that he–and the rain–will someday ret.
Mongolia (Culture of the World)
This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Mongolia.
A Fistful of Pearls and Other Tales from Iraq (Folktales from Around the World)
Secret serpents, devilish demons, mysterious magicians — the folk tales of Iraq are filled with otherworldly creatures, enchantment, and earthy humor. During her time spent in the Middle East, award-winning novelist Elizabeth Laird gathered together the very best Iraqi stories, ranging from thieving porcupines who get their come-uppance to the hilarious tale of the chaos caused by a handsome stranger who knocks at a house harboring a marriageable daughter. Meticulously researched, these stories reveal the true, traditional heart of Iraq, far removed from today’s news headlines.
A Caribbean Journey from A to Y (Read and Discover What Happened to the Z)
Join us in this fun and educational journey through the Caribbean islands, one letter at a time. From Aruba to Trinidad and from Alligator to Yam, you will learn the names of many of the islands, plus fascinating facts about them. A Caribbean astronaut? From which island? Seals in these tropical waters? An island with over 300 rivers? And what is a cok? With beautiful illustrations by Native American artist Earleen Griswold, drawn during her years living in the Virgin Islands, this is a book that you and your family will enjoy opening again and again. It will captivate, entertain, and educate readers from any part of the world. And wait until you see what they did with the Z.
Earth Daughter: Alicia of Acoma Pueblo
Alicia, a member of the Acoma Pueblo, learns the art of pottery from her parents, from shale collecting in the canyon to the formation and decoration of pots, in a cultural examination of a time-honored Pueblo tradition.
A Movie in My Pillow/Una Pelicula en mi almohada: Poems/Poemas
A young boy with two homelands and a delightful sense of wonder comes to life in Jorge Argueta’s first collection of poems for children. Young Jorgito lives in San Francisco’s Mission District, but he hasn’t forgotten his native El Salvador. He recalls the volcanoes, the tasty cornmeal pupusas, and his grandmother’s stories. As he changes from timid newcomer to seasoned city dweller, Jorgito’s memories and new adventures form a patchwork of dreams — the movie in his pillow — that is perfectly suited to his new bicultural identity.