Cuando la selva desaparece

Apasionada por el universo imaginario de las diferentes culturas africanas en Cuba, Lydia Cabrera inició en París la publicación de una extensa obra de investigación. Contes négres de Cuba (1936), traducidos por Francis de Miomandre, se acogía la poderosa corriente que las culturas africanas habían despertado en Europa de la mano de Leo Frobenius, Blaise Cendrars y Paul Morand, entre otros. Concebidos inicialmente como una serie de relatos para aliviar la enfermedad de su amiga Teresa de la Parra, el libro atrajo inmediatamente la atención de la crítica. De regreso a Cuba en 1939,...

This book introduces children to fascinating figures throughout history. They include Ramses II, Moctezuma, Nostradamus, Albert Einstein, and Stephen Hawking.

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the soccer goalie in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in soccer. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Soccer goalies are their team's last line of defense. These players must be quick on their feet to stop the other team from scoring a goal. Learn what soccer goalies do to help their team to victory! INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with...

Young people are always interested in those in the community who make it run, especially uniformed heroes such as firefighters and police officers. This fun volume walks readers around town introducing them to community workers, including the mail carrier, dentist, and librarian. Carefully chosen photographs correlate with the achievable vocabulary and illustrate characteristics of each job.