Author: Alonso Marroquín Perales
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 9781558856318
Category : Mexican Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Six eerie tales featuring owls, told in English and Spanish, reveal superstitions about these unusual birds, as well as the culture of the barrio and Mexican Americans who live there.
Brujas, Lechuzas Y Espantos/Witches, Owls And Spooks
Author: Alonso Marroquín Perales
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 9781558856318
Category : Mexican Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Six eerie tales featuring owls, told in English and Spanish, reveal superstitions about these unusual birds, as well as the culture of the barrio and Mexican Americans who live there.
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 9781558856318
Category : Mexican Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Six eerie tales featuring owls, told in English and Spanish, reveal superstitions about these unusual birds, as well as the culture of the barrio and Mexican Americans who live there.
Brujas, lechuzas y espantos / Witches, Owls, and Spooks
Author: Alonso Marroquín Perales
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 1558855122
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Six eerie tales featuring owls, told in English and Spanish, reveal superstitions about these unusual birds, as well as the culture of the barrio and Mexican Americans who live there.
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 1558855122
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Six eerie tales featuring owls, told in English and Spanish, reveal superstitions about these unusual birds, as well as the culture of the barrio and Mexican Americans who live there.
American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes]
Author: Christopher R. Fee
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1842
Book Description
A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1842
Book Description
A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
Celebrating Cuentos
Author: Jamie Campbell Naidoo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1591589053
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
More effectively meet the diverse literacy needs of the growing Latino population by learning how to evaluate and select quality Latino children's literature. Latinos are the fastest growing and largest ethnic minority in the United States. The number of Latino children is at a historic high. As a result, librarians and teachers in the United States must know how to meet the informational, cultural, and traditional literacy needs of this student demographic group. An ideal way to overcome this challenge is by providing culturally accurate and authentic children's literature that represents the diversity of the Latino cultures. Much more than simply a topical bibliography, this book details both historical and current practices in educating Latino children; explains why having quality Latino children's literature in classrooms and libraries is necessary for the ethnic identity development of Latino children; and offers a historical overview of Latino children's literature in America. Web resources of interest to educators working with Latino children are also included.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1591589053
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
More effectively meet the diverse literacy needs of the growing Latino population by learning how to evaluate and select quality Latino children's literature. Latinos are the fastest growing and largest ethnic minority in the United States. The number of Latino children is at a historic high. As a result, librarians and teachers in the United States must know how to meet the informational, cultural, and traditional literacy needs of this student demographic group. An ideal way to overcome this challenge is by providing culturally accurate and authentic children's literature that represents the diversity of the Latino cultures. Much more than simply a topical bibliography, this book details both historical and current practices in educating Latino children; explains why having quality Latino children's literature in classrooms and libraries is necessary for the ethnic identity development of Latino children; and offers a historical overview of Latino children's literature in America. Web resources of interest to educators working with Latino children are also included.
Strange Parents
Author: Julia Mercedes Castilla
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 1558856196
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This compelling novel about immigration for intermediate readers details the difficulties encountered by children separated from their parents
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 1558856196
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This compelling novel about immigration for intermediate readers details the difficulties encountered by children separated from their parents
The F Factor
Author: Diane Gonzales Bertrand
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 1558859713
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Javier Avila, a smart but clumsy sophomore at St. Peter's High School, thinks it is a mistake when he is placed in the new course, Media Broadcasting, but over the course of the year, he discovers self-confidence, the value of extracurricular activities, and a talent for broadcast journalism.
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 1558859713
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Javier Avila, a smart but clumsy sophomore at St. Peter's High School, thinks it is a mistake when he is placed in the new course, Media Broadcasting, but over the course of the year, he discovers self-confidence, the value of extracurricular activities, and a talent for broadcast journalism.
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The Vaquero in Black and Other Mysterious Folktales / El vaquero de negro y otras leyendas misteriosas
Author: Alonso M. Perales
Publisher: Arte Público Press
ISBN: 1518500897
Category : Fiction
Languages : un
Pages : 63
Book Description
Witches, phantoms and other spooky creatures inhabit these stories drawn from Mexican-American folklore. Star-crossed lovers mysteriously disappear; old women metamorphose into wicked owls; phantoms roam the countryside. This ebook edition contains the original Spanish versions along with the author’s English translation.
Publisher: Arte Público Press
ISBN: 1518500897
Category : Fiction
Languages : un
Pages : 63
Book Description
Witches, phantoms and other spooky creatures inhabit these stories drawn from Mexican-American folklore. Star-crossed lovers mysteriously disappear; old women metamorphose into wicked owls; phantoms roam the countryside. This ebook edition contains the original Spanish versions along with the author’s English translation.
Zulema Y la Bruja Lechuza
Author:
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 9781558856158
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Nine-year-old Zulema, the meanest girl in school, decides to change her wicked ways after receiving a visit from the witch owl.
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 9781558856158
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Nine-year-old Zulema, the meanest girl in school, decides to change her wicked ways after receiving a visit from the witch owl.
Zulema and the Witch Owl/Zulema y la Bruja Lechuza
Author: Xavier Garza
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780605245198
Category :
Languages : es
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780605245198
Category :
Languages : es
Pages :
Book Description