Pueblos indígenas del Sureste (Native Peoples of the Southeast)

Los amantes suicidas de Amijima son marionetas que representan la vida y el amor de Jihei, comerciante de Osaka, y Koharu, su geisha. La obra está ambientada a finales del siglo XVII, momento en que la cultura del pueblo florece con su máximo esplendor en el género del teatro kabuki y joruri. El recitador hace de narrador y da voz a los personajes. La música de samisen sirve de acompañamiento y los manipuladores mueven unas marionetas casi tan grandes como ellos mismos. El sentido simbólico de los muñecos para el teatro está plenamente potenciado. Es la tragedia de una pareja con un...

In this biographical book, young readers will learn about the brave life of Harriet Tubman. Readers will discover how Tubman bravely escaped from her life as a slave to cross the Mason-Dixon line into freedom and how she helped hundreds of other slaves into freedom through the Underground Railroad with the help of abolitionists. The vivid images, stunning facts, and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Tubman's life to give readers an engaging experience as they move from cover to cover. This book has been translated into Spanish.

Healthy Habits is a collection of four stories featuring the Chiminis, fictitious characters that live in the forest and are as small as pine cones. In each story, one of the Chiminis has an adventure that highlights the importance of hygiene, a good diet, and exercise, and offers general health advice.

Describes Formula One cars, including their design, features, and races. Written in English and Spanish.