Examines the history, work, family life, and culture of the Aztecs.
Aztecas, Incas y Mayas (Biblioteca Visual Altea) (DK Eyewitness Books)
by Dr Elizabeth Baquedano
Revolution and Independence in Latin America: The Liberators (Age of Revolution)
by Meredith Day
This book describes the origins of the current crisis faced by the countries of Central America. Starting with Nicaragua, the author looks at the situation in each country and relates the issues and events that have led to the present state of affairs in each. The nature of the relationship between Central America and the United States is examined in detail. World concern over Central America is highlighted, in particular the possibility of another "Vietnam", and the question of human rights. Th...
The Mayan Civilization (How'd They Do That? Lifestyle, Culture, Holidays)
by Elizabeth Scholl
An informative series that looks at countries in a state of transformation and assesses the benefits as well as the challenges of change.
Central America is a tiny region, broken into seven even smaller nations. More than 5 million North Americans visit these countries every year, exploring Mayan ruins in Guatemala and Belize, discovering the rain forests of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, snorkeling in Honduras, and cruising through the Panama Canal. Written for a general audience, ""A Brief History of Central America"" focuses on the political events and cultural patterns that have shaped the region. Special themes, such as the causes...
Scooby-Doo! and the Ruins of Machu Picchu (Unearthing Ancient Civilizations with Scooby-Doo!)
by Mark Weakland
Leading Lives Che Guevara (Leading Lives)
"Leading Lives" covers key leaders in history and explores their lives and achievements. Each book examines the person's early years, studies and interests, professional life, low points, and considers the links between that individual and the history and events of the time. An underlying teme is whether an individual can change the course of history.
Hola, Venezuela (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens))
by Corey Anderson
Hola, Mexico (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens))
by Leah Kaminski
Aimed at 6-9 year olds, this book explores w hat everyday life was like in Inca times. '
Un espléndido e inspirador álbum ilustrado acerca de la vida de José Alberto Gutiérrez, un recolector de basura de Bogotá, Colombia, que creó una biblioteca a partir de un libro que rescató de la basura mientras realizaba su ruta. En la ciudad de Bogotá, en el barrio La Nueva Gloria, viven dos Josés. Uno es un niño que sueña con los sábados, día en que él y otros niños del barrio visitan el Paraíso, la biblioteca. El otro José es un recolector de basura. Desde el atardecer hasta el amanece...
In 1770, the slave Esperanca Garcia bravely penned a letter to the governor of Piaui state, in Brazil, describing how she and her children were being mistreated and requesting permission to return to the farm where the rest of her family was living. Before she wrote her letter, Esperanca Garcia lived on a cotton farm run by Jesuit priests, where she learned to read and write -- a rare opportunity for a woman, especially a slave. But one day she was separated from her husband and older children a...