Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Just like me Just like me Harriet Rohmer Fourteen artists and picture book illustrators present self-portraits and brief descriptions that explore their varied ethnic origins, their work, and their feelings about themselves. Fourteen artis… OL19696632W
The headless pirate = The headless pirate = Harriet Rohmer A bilingual presentation of the Costa Rican legend about a greedy pirate and his bout with the devil. OL4630639W
The little horse of seven colors = The little horse of seven colors = Harriet Rohmer Retells the story of a boy who achieves happiness and wealth with the help of his magical horse. OL4630642W
The magic boys = The magic boys = Harriet Rohmer A bilingual presentation of the Maya Quiché Indian myth of the magic boys who helped bring earthly skills to humans. OL4630644W
Skyworld woman = Skyworld woman = Mary Anchondo,Roger I. Reyes,Harriet Rohmer A bilingual presentation of the myth of the Skyworld woman who was responsible for the creation of man. OL4630648W
The treasure of Guatavita = The treasure of Guatavita = Harriet Rohmer The three-part story of Guatavita's treasure parallels stages of Colombian civilization. OL4630649W
The Invisible Hunters The Invisible Hunters Harriet Rohmer This Miskito Indian legend set in seventeenth-century Nicaragua illustrates the impact of the first European traders on traditional life. OL4630658W
Mother Scorpion Country Mother Scorpion Country Rohmer,Harriet Rohmer A brave young Miskito Indian follows his wife from the land of the living to the spirit world. OL4630661W
Uncle Nacho's Hat Uncle Nacho's Hat Harriet Rohmer A bilingual folk tale from Nicaragua about a well-meaning man who can't figure out how to make changes in his life until his niece, Ambrosia, show him how. OL4630662W