Capoeira
Full-color photographs and text describe the history and practice of Capoeira, a centuries-old Brazilian martial art form that incorporates traditional movements and rhythmic music.
793.3
year: 2007
copies: 7
call number/section: 793.3
lexile: 890
The Fiestas
Looks at some of the holidays and occasions celebrated in Mexico, and discusses the elements most fiestas have in common, including fireworks, music, dance, costumes, pinatas, and food.
394.26
year: 2002
copies: 5
call number/section: 394.26
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It's A Baby!
Observes an infant's development during the months between his birth and first birthday.
612.6
year: 1979
copies: 1
call number/section: 612.6
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Sheep Dog
Describes the various breeds of dogs used to guard and herd sheep, explains how they work, and discusses the importance of these dogs to the sheep industry.
636.7
year: 1985
copies: 2
call number/section: 636.7
lexile: 980
Monsters On Wheels.
Text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics and functions of a variety of machines designed for heavy labor.
629.22
year: 1974
copies: 1
call number/section: 629.22
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The American Family Farm
A pictorial essay of the American family farm, focusing on the daily lives of three families in Massachusetts, Georgia, and Iowa.
630.97
year: 1997
copies: 12
call number/section: 630.97
lexile: 1070
Turtle Watch
Text and photographs depict the endangered situation of sea turtles, current efforts to protect them, and the effect of these conservation methods on those people who sell or eat the turtles.
597.92
year: 1987
copies: 2
call number/section: 597.92
lexile: 910
The Golden Lion Tamarin Comes Home
Text and photographs follow the golden lion tamarins from their birth at the National Zoo to the rain forest of Brazil showing how the monkeys become "introduced".
639.9
year: 1994
copies: 4
call number/section: 639.9
lexile: 1040
Fiesta Fireworks
Describes the preparation of fireworks as well as the festival honoring San Juan de Dios, the patron saint of Tultepec, Mexico, which is famous for its master pyrotechnics.
394.26
year: 1998
copies: 2
call number/section: 394.26
lexile: 930
Mayeros
Text and photographs present the life and customs of the descendants of the Maya now living in the Yucatan Peninsula area of Mexico.
972
year: 1997
copies: 3
call number/section: 972
lexile: 990
Helping Out
Explores in black-and-white photographs the special relationship between adults and children working together in many different settings.
158
year: 1985
copies: 3
call number/section: 158
lexile: 760
Come And Eat!
Photographs and text show how people eat from infancy to adulthood and the traditional eating habits of people from different cultures and countries.
394.1
year: 2011
copies: 4
call number/section: 394.1
lexile: 870
subjects: eating customs
Man And Mustang
Describes the government program which maintains an ecological balance among wild mustangs by capturing, training, and offering for adoption selected animals.
636.1
year: 1992
copies: 1
call number/section: 636.1
lexile: 980
Let's Dance
Simple text and photographs describe various dances from all over the world.
793.3
year: 1998
copies: 6
call number/section: 793.3
lexile: 650
My Camera
Describes the use of a simple 35mm camera, and gives advice and projects on composition, lighting, action, etc.
771.3
year: 1992
copies: 2
call number/section: 771.3
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