Latin America Local History
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The Mapmaker's Wife: A True Tale of Love, Murder, and Survival in the AmazonIn the early years of the 18th century, a band of French scientists set off on a daring, decade-long expedition to South America in a race to measure the precise shape of the earth. Like Lewis and Clark's exploration of the American West, their...
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Moon Patagonia: Including the Falkland IslandsYour World Your Way! Patagonia's staggering landscapes, titanic glaciers, and rugged mountains evoke mystery and inspire self-discovery. Explore the ends of the earth with Moon Patagonia. What You'll Find in Moon Patagonia: Expert author and world traveler Wayne Bernhardson shares his perspective on his...
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The War of the End of the WorldWINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE Deep within the remote backlands of nineteenth-century Brazil lies Canudos, home to all the damned of the earth: prostitutes, bandits, beggars, and every kind of outcast. It is a place where history and civilization have been wiped...
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The StorytellerWINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE At a small gallery in Florence, a Peruvian writer happens upon a photograph of a tribal storyteller deep in the jungles of the Amazon. He is overcome with the eerie sense that he knows this man...that the...
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Macunaíma: The Hero with No CharacterHere at last is an exciting new translation of the Brazilian modernist epic Macunaíma by Mário de Andrade. This landmark novel from 1928 has been hugely influential. It follows the adventures of the shapeshifting Macunaíma and his brothers as they leave their home in...
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Travel to BrazilBrazil is the biggest country in South America and has 4,600 miles (7,403 km) of coastline. Discover Brazil's history and government since independence in 1822. Then learn more about its people and cultures.Author: Christine LaytonPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2023Pages: 32Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize:...
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A Visit to EcuadorTake a trip to Ecuador! Start in the city of Quito, which is built on the side of a volcano. Then, head into the Mindo Cloud Forest to see some beautiful waterfalls. And don't forget to stop by the colorful Otavalo Market to see...
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Celebrating the People of Costa RicaThe Central American nation of Costa Rica is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The country's history has shaped the rich cultural heritage of its people, including indigenous peoples, Spanish colonization, and the fight for independence. In this dynamic text, an...
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Accountability Buddy Journal: A mindful journey through my weekly goals.Whether it is a journal or a friend, the simple action of writing your goals down, brings you one step closer to achieving them. In this journal you can jot down your goals and how many days in each week you'd like to complete...
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Spanish Novels: Muerte en Buenos Aires (Spanish Novels for Beginners - A1)Looking for Spanish Novels?I know how tough it is to find good books to help you learn a new language.You usually don't have a large vocabulary.You aren't able to read long and complex novels intended for native speakers.You'd like to go right to the...
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A Visit to BrazilTake a trip to Brazil! Start in the city of Brasнlia, where you'll find impressive buildings and a beautiful lake. Then, go watch a soccer game or dance at the Carnival festival. And don't forget to say hi to the jaguars and pink river...
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La Travesia de Enrique: La Arriesgada Odisea de Un Niño En Busca de Su MadreActualizada con un nuevo ep logo, reflexiones finales, fotos de Enrique y su familia, una entrevista con la autora y mucho m s, esta es la versi n definitiva de un cl sico contempor neo de los Estados Unidos. Basada en la serie de...
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VIVí En El Cerro Mariposa (I Lived on Butterfly Hill)Now available in Spanish! An eleven-year-old's world is upended by political turmoil in this "lyrically ambitious tale of exile and reunification" (Kirkus Reviews) from an award-winning poet, based on true events in Chile. Celeste Marconi is a dreamer. She lives peacefully among friends and...
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Las Ruedas del Autobus [With Audio CD]Journey to Guatemala on an exciting bus ride from a village to a market town with this jaunty, fresh approach to a favorite song, now in Spanish! Includes enhanced CD with singalong audio and video animation.Author: Stella BlackstonePublisher: Barefoot BooksPublished: 03/01/2017Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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Costa RicaWhat country has green rain forests, tall volcanoes, and sandy beaches? COSTA RICA!Author: Tracy Vonder BrinkPublisher: Crabtree SeedlingsPublished: 01/17/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.10w x 0.30dISBN: 9781039644601Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2022 pg. 77Booklist 06/01/2022 pg. 64
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The Discreet HeroWINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREA tale of two cities--Piura and Lima--rocked by scandal, and the disintegrating bonds of loyalty between the generations Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa's newest novel follows two fascinating characters whose lives are destined to intersect: neat, endearing Fel...
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Woes of the True PolicemanAuthor of The Savage Detectives and 2666 Crushed by a devastating scandal, university professor scar Amalfitano flees Barcelona for Santa Teresa--a Mexican city close to the U.S. border, where women are being killed in staggering numbers. There, Amalfitano begins an affair with Castillo, a...
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Celebrating the People of VenezuelaThe people of Venezuela have a vibrant culture replete with festivals, music, art, dance, and special foods. And don't forget about the magnificent landscape, including the largest lake in South America, the tallest waterfall in the world, and oil--Venezuela has the largest reserve on...
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BrazilBrazil is an exciting and diverse country that's home to many peoples and animals. This book introduces readers to the amazing Amazon Rain Forest, as well as the challenges Brazilians face in protecting it. Readers will learn about the history of Brazil and how...
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Portuguese Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners: Learn Brazilian Portuguese and Build Your Vocabulary the Fun and Easy WayDo you know what's the biggest obstacle preventing many from learning Portuguese to fluency?It's a lack of vocabulary!Reading in Portuguese is perhaps the most effective way to build up your vocabulary. With our book Portuguese Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners, you can...
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