guatemala

Kidnapped when she was very young by an unscrupulous man who has forced her to lie and beg to get money, a twelve-year-old Mayan girl endures an abusive life, always wishing she could return to the parents she can hardly remember.

Presents the life of a young Mayan Indian girl in a Guatemalan lakeside village, describing her family, her day-to-day life, and the history, political system, and customs of her country.

The bitter tear of an unwanted beggar causes the bread dough in the bakery shop to "sleep" and the villagers fear it will not rise in time for the festival of the town's patron saint.

Kidnapped from a crowded bus in Guatemala City when she was four years old, twelve-year-old Rosa is forced into a life of lies and deceit by her abductor until she manages to escape and seek the help from the Day-Keeper who is able to locate her parents.

Introduces the location, people, food, plants and animals, customs, and other aspects of the country of Guatemala.

Sixteen-year-old Sophie has been frail and delicate since her premature birth, but discovers her true strength during a journey through Mexico, where the six-year-old orphan her family hopes to adopt was born, and to Guatemala, where her would-be boyfriend hopes to find his mother and plans to remain.

Describes the history, politics, economic situation, and social life of Guatemala and assesses its role in the present instability of Central America.

Introduces students to the ancient Mayan civilization, discussing their history, ruins, artifacts, culture, and mysteries.

Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of the Central American country shaped by strong Spanish and Mayan influences.