Ancona, George

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The golden lion tamarin comes home

1994
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".

Turtle watch

1987
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.

Monsters on wheels.

1974
Text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics and functions of a variety of machines designed for heavy labor. Included are the bulldozer, tractor, crane, paver, and others.

Sheep Dog

1985
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.

It's a baby!

1979
Observes an infant's development during the months between his birth and first birthday.

The fiestas

2002
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.

Capoeira

game! dance! martial art!
2007
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.

Murals

walls that sing
2003
Presents a photo essay about murals, a form of art the photographer, George Ancona, regards as authentically for the people or "para el pueblo.".

It's our garden

from seeds to harvest in a school garden
2013
A picture book featuring students, volunteers, teachers, and community members as they harvest a garden on the grounds of an elementary school.

The people

2002
Photographs and text describe the ethnic history and contemporary society of Mexico.

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