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Tales of Latin-American Traditions
Picture books and chapter books about Latin-American traditions. Themes such as immigration, family, and food, in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America

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Carnival Celebrations
Students explore the Carnival traditions of Puerto Rico and compare them to other Carnival traditions in the United States and Latin America

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Grades 6-8

The Last Stop
President George W. Bush visited the Mexican city of Merida to have talks with the new President of the country, Felipe Calderon, on Tuesday. It was the last stop on a six-day, five-nation tour of Latin America

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Scholastic News Online

Grades 3-8

3/13/2007

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Latin America
Grade level Equivalent: 8.9
Lexile Level: 1180L 		Guided Reading Level: Z
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Grades 6-8

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The text and colorful illustrations highlight explorers who braved dangers and risked lives to explore and exploit Latin America and its great wealth. Discoveries from more recent scientific explorations have helped mankind in numerous ways

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A lively collection of songs and rhymes from Latin America, featuring colorful illustrations, music, lyrics, and games that can be played and sung. In both Spanish and English
VEJIGANTE MASQUERADER
by Lulu Delacre
Grade level Equivalent: 2.9
Lexile Level: 550L
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Grades K-2

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The triumph of self-determination is captured in both English and Spanish, as a young boy makes a special costume so he can be a vejigante, or masquerader. Includes a Spanish/English glossary, notes on Latin America, chants, and instructions for making a vejigante mask. Exquisite.–School Library Journal
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  • The Day of the Dead: Holiday Ideas
    This Latin American celebration of the dead - called El Dia de los Muertos in Spanish - offers an uplifting tradition of remembrance.
    Grades K-3

  • Alligator
    Study the Amazon through animal life. Use this colorful alligator caricature to enhance your classroom displays. You can also create interesting...
    Grades Pre-K-3

  • Monkey Hanging Off a Branch
    Study the Amazon through animal life. Use this colorful monkey caricature to enhance your classroom displays. You can also create interesting...
    Grades Pre-K-3