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Cultural contributions from Latin America : tortillas, color TV and more / Madeline Tyler.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Great cultures, great ideasPublisher: New York, NY : PowerKids Press, 2019Description: 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cmContent type:
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781538338292
  • 1538338297
  • 9781538338308
  • 1538338300
  • 9781538338315 (6 pack)
  • 1538338319 (6 pack)
Subject(s):
Contents:
What is culture? -- Global culture -- Where is Latin America? -- Caribbean Islands -- Ancient civilizations. Aztecs and Maya -- The Inca -- Nature. Mountains and waterfalls -- The Amazon -- Festivals. Carnival -- Día de los Muertos -- Food. Cultural cuisines -- Inventions. Technology -- Medical Marvels -- Language.
Summary: It may seem ordinary today, but the television is one of the most incredible inventions in human history. The magic of moving pictures began with silent, black-and-white film. It must have been mind-blowing to see color TV for the first time. This unique book introduces readers to incredible innovations from Latin America that have spread across the world, from color TVs to tortillas. Stunning full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at amazing inventions. Fun fact boxes summarize interesting information into bite-sized pieces that even reluctant readers will love. This fascinating book introduces readers to Latin America's inventions, culture, and history in a fun and playful way.
List(s) this item appears in: Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 980 T983 Available 33111009305638
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

It may seem ordinary today, but the television is one of the most incredible inventions in human history. The magic of moving pictures began with silent, black-and-white film. It must have been mind-blowing to see color TV for the first time. This unique book introduces readers to incredible innovations from Latin America that have spread across the world, from color TVs to tortillas. Stunning full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at amazing inventions. Fun fact boxes summarize interesting information into bite-sized pieces that even reluctant readers will love. This fascinating book introduces readers to Latin America's inventions, culture, and history in a fun and playful way.

What is culture? -- Global culture -- Where is Latin America? -- Caribbean Islands -- Ancient civilizations. Aztecs and Maya -- The Inca -- Nature. Mountains and waterfalls -- The Amazon -- Festivals. Carnival -- Día de los Muertos -- Food. Cultural cuisines -- Inventions. Technology -- Medical Marvels -- Language.

It may seem ordinary today, but the television is one of the most incredible inventions in human history. The magic of moving pictures began with silent, black-and-white film. It must have been mind-blowing to see color TV for the first time. This unique book introduces readers to incredible innovations from Latin America that have spread across the world, from color TVs to tortillas. Stunning full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at amazing inventions. Fun fact boxes summarize interesting information into bite-sized pieces that even reluctant readers will love. This fascinating book introduces readers to Latin America's inventions, culture, and history in a fun and playful way.

Includes index.

Ages 8-11.

Grades 3-4.

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