Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
In this proud land In this proud land Bernard Wolf Portrays the arduous life of a large Mexican American family, residents of the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas, who migrate yearly to Minnesota to do farm work. OL15162053W
Coming to America Coming to America Bernard Wolf Depicts the joys and hardships experienced by a Muslim family that immigrates to New York City from Alexandria, Egypt, in the hope of making a better life life for themselves. OL15214735W
The little weaver of Agato The little weaver of Agato Bernard Wolf Describes a week in the life of a young Otavalo Indian, a member of a tribe that retains its independence through weaving. OL15214744W
Michael and the dentist Michael and the dentist Bernard Wolf Photographs and text record a young boy's first visit to the dentist to have a cavity filled. OL15214745W
No sientan lástima por Paul No sientan lástima por Paul Bernard Wolf Photographs and simple text capture two weeks in the life of a handicapped boy learning to live successfully in a world made for people without handicaps. OL15214746W
Tinker and the medicine men Tinker and the medicine men Bernard Wolf Follows the activities of Tony's Navajo family the week he finishes first grade in town, moves for the summer to his ancestral home in Monument Valley, and begins studying to be a medicine man. OL15214747W
Adam Smith goes to school Adam Smith goes to school Bernard Wolf A photographic essay depicting a six-year-old boy's experiences during his first week in school. OL15214748W
Beneath the stone Beneath the stone Bernard Wolf The customs and daily life of the small village of Oaxaca, Mexico, are shown through the eyes of a six-year-old Zapotec Indian boy. OL15214751W
Cowboy Cowboy Bernard Wolf Describes the life and work of Wallace McRae and his family on their ranch in Rosebud County, Montana, including the spring roundup and branding of cattle, the local rodeo, the gathering and storing … OL15214752W