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Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will investigate this question through this engaging book about the cultural traditions, holidays, music, literature, dance, and food of the island nation, the largest in the Caribbean. Including an analysis of how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the people's unique challenges and achievements. Each spread features stunning photographs...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Mexico is a nation of magnificent cultures. Readers of this beautifully designed volume will explore the converging heritages that have shaped Mexico, including those of ancient civilizations. Need-to-know information about the past and present, such as how the country's capital was built by the ancient Aztecs and the many contributions Mexican peoples have made to art and literature, are accompanied by stunning photographs. This multifaceted analysis...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The culture of Puerto Rico is as complex as the beliefs and ways of life of the many people who live there. Readers will learn that before the arrival of the Spanish, Puerto Rico was called Boriquén by the Taínos. They will also learn that it has the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. Forest System, among many other interesting facts. With an emphasis on Puerto Rico's contributions to sports, arts, music, and food, this book offers a comprehensive...