latin america

Contains over thirty Latino American folktales, including selections on origins, heroes, heroines, villains, fools, society and conflict, and the supernatural.

Pedro, having always been afraid of coyotes, overcomes his fears after an encounter in which he proves the animal not so smart after all.

Simple text and photographs describe the life, career, and charity work of singer Shakira.

Profiles fourteen Latin American stars in baseball history, including Jose? Me?dez, Cristo?bal Torriente, and Roberto Clemente.

Contains an introduction to the different festivals and celebrations of Latin America, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on Three Kings Day, Day of the Dead, Independence Day, and Christmas, describing each tradition. Presented in English and Spanish.

Presents a colorful children's story of Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz, and tells of her childhood and rise to fame.

Examines Latin American innovation in the fields of architecture, communication, art, dance, and sports. Also includes a look at Latin America today, a map, a chronology, and further resources.

Nine magical stories from Latin America.

A graphic novel adaptation of the biography of Che Guevara that tells the story of the Cuban revolutionary from his days as a medical student to his years as a leader of guerrilla movements in Cuba, Africa, and Latin America, discussing his role within the Cuban revolution and his death by assassination in 1967.

"This . . . book introduces readers to . . . innovations from Latin America that have spread across the world, from color TVs to tortillas. Full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at the . . . inventions. This . . . book introduces readers to Latin America's inventions, culture, and history"--Provided by publisher.