Author: Robert M. Buffington
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429973209
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The tenth edition of Keen's Latin American Civilization inaugurates a new era in the history of this classic anthology by dividing it into two volumes. This second volume retains most of the modern period sources from the ninth edition but with some significant additions including a new set of images and a wide range of new sources that reflect the latest events and trends in contemporary Latin America. The 75 excerpts in volume two provide foundational and often riveting first-hand accounts of life in modern Latin America. Concise introductions for chapters and excerpts provide essential context for understanding the primary sources.
Keen's Latin American Civilization, Volume 2
Author: Robert M. Buffington
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429973209
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The tenth edition of Keen's Latin American Civilization inaugurates a new era in the history of this classic anthology by dividing it into two volumes. This second volume retains most of the modern period sources from the ninth edition but with some significant additions including a new set of images and a wide range of new sources that reflect the latest events and trends in contemporary Latin America. The 75 excerpts in volume two provide foundational and often riveting first-hand accounts of life in modern Latin America. Concise introductions for chapters and excerpts provide essential context for understanding the primary sources.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429973209
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The tenth edition of Keen's Latin American Civilization inaugurates a new era in the history of this classic anthology by dividing it into two volumes. This second volume retains most of the modern period sources from the ninth edition but with some significant additions including a new set of images and a wide range of new sources that reflect the latest events and trends in contemporary Latin America. The 75 excerpts in volume two provide foundational and often riveting first-hand accounts of life in modern Latin America. Concise introductions for chapters and excerpts provide essential context for understanding the primary sources.
The Storyteller's Candle
Author: Lucía M. González
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 9780892392223
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
During the early years of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican library, Pura Belpre, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 9780892392223
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
During the early years of the Great Depression, New York City's first Puerto Rican library, Pura Belpre, introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta.
Quinito's Neighborhood
Author: Ina Cumpiano
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 0892392096
Category : Bilingual books
Languages : es
Pages : 36
Book Description
Quinito's neighbors all have important roles to play in the community.
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 0892392096
Category : Bilingual books
Languages : es
Pages : 36
Book Description
Quinito's neighbors all have important roles to play in the community.
Mi Propio Cuartito
Author: Amada Irma Pérez
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 9780892391646
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
With the help of her family, a resourceful Mexican American girl realizes her dream of having a space of her own to read and to think.
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 9780892391646
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
With the help of her family, a resourceful Mexican American girl realizes her dream of having a space of her own to read and to think.
Home to Medicine Mountain
Author: Chiori Santiago
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9781417617159
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Two young Maidu Indian brothers sent to live at a government-run Indian residential school in California in the 1930s find a way to escape and return home for the summer
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9781417617159
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Two young Maidu Indian brothers sent to live at a government-run Indian residential school in California in the 1930s find a way to escape and return home for the summer
On My Block
Author: Dana Goldberg
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 9780892392209
Category : Minority artists
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Fifteen artists portray, in words and pictures, the places that are most special to them.
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 9780892392209
Category : Minority artists
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Fifteen artists portray, in words and pictures, the places that are most special to them.
Bears Make Rock Soup
Author: Lisa Fifield
Publisher: Childrens Book Press
ISBN: 9780892393008
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A collection of contemporary Native American stories and paintings pays homage to the people, animals, forests, and rivers of the Great Plains. Teacher's Guide available.
Publisher: Childrens Book Press
ISBN: 9780892393008
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A collection of contemporary Native American stories and paintings pays homage to the people, animals, forests, and rivers of the Great Plains. Teacher's Guide available.
Rafi and Rosi: Carnival!
Author: Lulu Delacre
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060735988
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Two Latin American tree frogs, mischievous Rafi and his younger sister Rosi, enjoy the events of Puerto Rico's Carnival season.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060735988
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Two Latin American tree frogs, mischievous Rafi and his younger sister Rosi, enjoy the events of Puerto Rico's Carnival season.
The Closet Ghosts
Author: Uma Krishnaswami
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 9780892392087
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Uma Krishnaswami effortlessly weaves motifs from Indian mythology into this bubbly story of ultimately finding comfort in a new place.
Publisher: Children's Book Press
ISBN: 9780892392087
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Uma Krishnaswami effortlessly weaves motifs from Indian mythology into this bubbly story of ultimately finding comfort in a new place.
Why We Sleep
Author: Matthew Walker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501144316
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
"Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming"--Amazon.com.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501144316
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
"Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming"--Amazon.com.