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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Barrio Barrio George Ancona Presents life in a barrio in San Francisco, describing the school, recreation, holidays, and family life of an eight-year-old boy who lives there. Welcome to Joseacute's neighborhood. In his barrio, … OL15834709W
It's a baby! It's a baby! George Ancona Observes an infant's development during the months between his birth and first birthday. OL15967757W
The folk arts The folk arts George Ancona Looks at Mexico's colorful folk arts, including jewelry, embroidery, pottery, toys, and pinatas. OL16063958W
Come and eat! Come and eat! George Ancona Depicts kinds of food and ways of eating across the world and includes details about the cultures represented in each photograph. OL16504601W
The American family farm The American family farm George Ancona A pictorial essay of the American family farm, focusing on the daily lives of three families in Massachusetts, Georgia, and Iowa. OL1855220W
And what do you do? And what do you do? George Ancona Briefly introduces the work of twenty-one people involved in careers that do not require a college degree, such as arborist, barber, farmer, mechanic, and watch repairman. OL1855221W
Carnaval Carnaval George Ancona Text and photographs present the traditions and rituals of the annual celebration of Carnaval as experienced in the small Brazilian city of Olinda. OL1855223W
Freighters Freighters George Ancona A photo essay describing the various types of cargo ships, how they operate, and the jobs of the crew that maintains them. OL1855233W
Monster movers Monster movers George Ancona Describes the various kinds of huge machines used to move ores and other bulky and heavy materials from one place to another. OL1855259W
Sheep Dog Sheep Dog George Ancona Describes the various breeds of dogs used to guard and herd sheep, explains how they work, and discusses the importance of these dogs to the sheep industry. OL1855269W
Team work Team work George Ancona An essay in words and photographs that shows how individuals in various crews, teams, and work gangs depend on one another to get a job done. OL1855270W
The Aquarium Book The Aquarium Book George Ancona Text and photographs depict four major aquariums, describing how they are able to recreate various aquatic environments for many species of life. OL1855273W
Murals Murals George Ancona Presents a photo essay about murals, a form of art the photographer, George Ancona, regards as authentically for the people or "para el pueblo." OL1855282W
Turtle watch Turtle watch George Ancona Text and photographs depict the endangered situation of sea turtles, current efforts to protect them, and the effect of these conservation methods on those people who sell or eat the turtles. OL1855286W
Mis quehaceres = Mis quehaceres = F. Isabel Campoy,George Ancona,Alma Flor Ada En el libro se presentan algunos pequeños quehaceres que los niños desempeñan en sus casas y en la escuela. Con ellos ayudan a sus familias y a sus maestros en las labores diarias. OL19925805W
Boys dancing Boys dancing George Ancona Can you emote like an angry pirate from Treasure Island and even act out a fake swordfight? When four boys join their schools' dance teams, that s just one of the numbers being rehearsed for a perf… OL20056753W
Mis bailes = Mis bailes = F. Isabel Campoy,George Ancona,Alma Flor Ada It is said that Latinos are born dancing. Here, colorful photographs show families and friends in bright costumes dancing Mexican and Peruvian dances. -- Se dice que los Latinos nacen bailando. Aqui,… OL20158574W