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Gran Cocina Latina, The Food of Latin America

Maricel E. Presilla

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Alfred Lansing

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Barry Lopez

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For Kids

The Most Beautiful Roof in the World

The Most Beautiful Roof in the World


by Kathryn Lasky | Christopher Knight

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A tropical botanist and her sons climb among the ropes and walkways of a rainforest canopy in this photographic odyssey. For ages 9-12. (FST04, $9.00)

Tikal, The Center of the Maya World

Tikal, The Center of the Maya World


by Elizabeth Mann

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A survey of the art, archaeology and civilization of Tikal and the Maya for middle schoolers. (MYA38, $19.95)

Eyewitness Jungle

Eyewitness Jungle


by Theresa Greenaway | Geoff Dann

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Geared for ages 9 to 12, the hundreds of eye-popping photographs of birds, monkeys, towering trees, orchids and all manner of rain forest life will also appeal to the whole family. (FST06, $16.99)

Popol Vuh

Popol Vuh


by Victor Montejo | Luis Garay

  • RELIGION
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 85 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Children will thrill to the tale of the fateful ball game between the underworld gods and the Hero Twins (and parents will appreciate the commentary on the conquering Spaniards) in this marvelous retelling of the sacred Maya text. (MYA28, $12.95)

 

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