latin america

Profiles twenty-three leaders and heroes from the 1500s to the 1980s.

Examines art and artists of Latin American countries today.

A collection of seven traditional tales from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain retold in English and Spanish. Includes notes about each story.

Introduces children to various festivals in Latin America, describing each celebration's purpose, origins, and traditions.

A collection of ten short Latin American folktales.

Twelve short tales of Pedro Urdemales, a cunning trickster often mistaken for a fool.

Collection of twelve myths, legends, and folktales reflecting the history of Latin America before and after the arrival of the Spaniards in 1492, drawing from the traditions of thirteen countries and four native cultures.

A collection of popular tales told to young children in places such as Argentina, Cuba, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Mexico.

In this cumulative folktale from Latin America, the sun sets off a chain of events which results in the cleaning of Rooster's beak in time for his uncle's wedding.

Briefly introduces Hispanic Americans and discusses nine Hispanic holidays. Includes instructions for making a pi?ata.