cuba

"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.

"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"--.

A girl and her community celebrate the arrival of the water man when he comes on his weekly visit to distribute water to a Cuban village.

In 1960, twelve-year-old Victoria's family leaves Cuba and seeks refuge in Miami, and when Victoria's best friend and cousin Jackie makes the trip alone, the reunited girls attempt to bring the rest of their family to safety.

In 1961 Cuba, with the threat of military service for children looming, twelve-year-old Cumba's parents send him to Miami, where he lives with a new family and misses his homeland.