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Author Tyler, Madeline, author.

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

Publication Info. New York, NY : PowerKids Press, 2019.

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 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J980 TYL    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Children's Department  J910 TYLER    Check Shelf
Description 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Series Great cultures, great ideas
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.
Note Includes index.
Audience Ages 8-11.
Grades 3-4.
Subject Latin America -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
Latin America -- Intellectual life -- Juvenile literature.
Civilization, Western -- Latin American influences -- Juvenile literature.
Intellectual life. (OCoLC)fst00975769
Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
Latin America. (OCoLC)fst01245945
Genre/Form Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
ISBN 9781538338292 (library binding)
1538338297 (library binding)
9781538338308 (paperback)
1538338300 (paperback)
9781538338315 (6 pack)
1538338319 (6 pack)
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