cuba

Examines the causes and effects of uprisings in Cuba, from Spanish colonial rule to independence, and looks at the controversial leadership and philosophies of communist dictator Fidel Castro.

Explores the life of Fidel Castro, examining perceptions of his role as either a dictator or a liberator, focusing on how he is seen by Latin Americans over his fifty years of leadership, and covers the pressure he has received from the United States and the Soviet Union and his influence on other insurgencies and uprisings around the world.

When her dog becomes lovesick for the moon, a young Cuban girl and her uncle call the moon down to give the dog a kiss, with surprising results.

A travel guide to Cuba, exploring the attractions of the island's various regions, identifying some of Cuba's top spots, and providing information on where to stay, where to eat, transportation, and nightlife. Includes maps.

Describes the conditions in Cuba that led people to immigrate to the United States and what their daily lives are like in their new home.

A history of Cuba including a discussion of the way of life today in that now-Communist country.

A portrait in poems of Juan Francisco Manzano, the poet who was born a slave in Cuba in 1797.

Tells the life story of the Cuban patriot and poet.