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In 1890s West Africa, when a brutal raid leaves their home in ruins, twin sisters Hassana and Husseina are kidnapped, sold into slavery, and separated, remaining connected through shared dreams of water, but will their fates ever draw them back together?.

Federico, who comes from a mixed-race family in Porto Alegre, Brazil, passes for white, while his brother has darker skin. Growing up, Federico receives privileges because of his skin color that his brother does not and he grapples with the inner angst this causes in his life. In 2016, Federico takes a job with a government agency overseeing the race-based quota system at universities, which some exploit through their black ancestry and others are denied access because of their light skin color. Through his experiences, Federico tries to make sense of the role prejudice and race have played in his life and in the world around him.

"Introduces students to the health benefits and fun of Brazilian jujitsu and highlights the rules and history of this . . . full-contact sport. Readers will explore the fundamental elements of grappling, including mounts, guards, locks, and holds used in ground fighting. They'll learn how Brazilian jujitsu compares to the form of Japanese judo from which it sprang. The . . . text also explores the importance of training and the belt system"--Provided by publisher.

"This Brazilian footballer has been a rising star since his debut with S?o Paulo in 2001. In this sports biography, explore Kak?'s journey from almost becoming paralyzed to winning the Ballon d'Or to playing for the historic club Real Madrid"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a discussion, in English and Spanish, of the Brazilian national soccer team, covering their history, achievements, famous players, and playing style, and includes photographs.

Chronicles the life of Marina Silva, Brazilian senator and activist for the defense of rain forest communities, and describes the controversies surrounding rain forest development. Also includes a chronology, a glossary, and a further-reading list.

Readers learn about the Amazon rainforest, the largest rainforest in the world.

Describes the history, rules, course, and recent participants of the Monaco Grand Prix, with an emphasis on the Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet.

"Clearly, someone is next-level famous when they go by a one-word name. From a young age, Neymar was included in a short list of dynamic soccer giants, and he has become the driving force behind several prestigious soccer clubs including Santos, Barcelona, and recently the French club Paris Saint-Germain. The world-renowned Brazilian star played an integral role in winning his country their first Olympic gold on home soil during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. Readers will revel in behind-the-scenes views of Neymar's life with an insightful visual timeline of his home life, grueling training regimen, enviable techniques, and more"--Provided by the publisher.

A brief biography of Brazilian soccer player Pel?, and how he started out as a boy from a poor neighborhood to become a professional soccer player and a national hero in Brazil.