cuba

When a hurricane exposes Soleida's family's secret sculpture garden, the Cuban government arrests her artist parents, forcing her to escape alone to Central America where she meets Dariel, a Cuban American boy, and together they work to protect the environment and bring attention to the imprisoned artists in Cuba.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Cuba. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"What is it like to live in or visit Cuba? What makes Cuba's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Cubans"--Provided by publisher.

"Cuba . . . is a . . . tourist destination due to its subtropical climate and beautiful coastline. Read all about the country's land and resources, its complicated political history, and the impact of colonization by Europeans, as well as daily life and culture today for people across Cuba"--Back cover.

Explores the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of Cuba.

"There are two versions of Hector: the public and the private. It's the only way to survive in communist Cuba--especially when your father was exiled to the U.S. and labeled an enemy of the people. Hector must always be seen as a fierce supporter of the regime, even if that means loudly rejecting the father he still loves. But in the summer of 1980, those two versions are hard to keep separate. No longer able to suppress a public uprising, the Cuban government says it will open the port of Mariel to all who wish to leave the country--if they can find a boat. But choosing to leave comes with a price. Those who want to flee are denounced as traitors by family and friends. There are violent acts of repudiation, and no one knows if they will truly be allowed to leave the country or not. So when Hector's mother announces that she wants the family to risk everything to go to the United States, he is torn. He misses his father, but Cuba is the only home he has ever known. All his dreams and plans require him to stay. Can he leave everything behind for an unknown future?"--Publisher.

"Portions of this work were originally authored by Charlie Samuels and published as The Cuban Missile Crisis"--Title page verso.

In 1920s Cuba, Rima is bullied and shunned for her illegitimacy, but finds solace in riding her horse and forges unexpected friendships with others who share her dreams of freedom and suffrage. Includes historical note.

"A historical tale based on the life of Cuban prima ballerina Alicia Alonso follows the experiences of 10-year-old Alicia, who moves to the United States to pursue a dancing career before her dreams are threatened by advancing blindness"--Provided by publisher.

"Based on true events this novel recounts the daring actions of twelve-year-old Ruthie Arons and Wolfie Freund, refugees aboard the Hamburg-Amerika luxury liner bound for Cuba, May 1939. From discovering a Nazi on board to helping Ruthie's father, the two children have to make some brave decisions"--.