Tropical Secrets

Tropical Secrets

Author: Margarita Engle

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2009-03-31

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1429919817

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Daniel has escaped Nazi Germany with nothing but a desperate dream that he might one day find his parents again. But that golden land called New York has turned away his ship full of refugees, and Daniel finds himself in Cuba. As the tropical island begins to work its magic on him, the young refugee befriends a local girl with some painful secrets of her own. Yet even in Cuba, the Nazi darkness is never far away . . .


Tropical Secrets

Tropical Secrets

Author: Margarita Engle

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2009-03-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0805089365

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Escaping from Nazi Germany to Cuba in 1939, a young Jewish refugee dreams of finding his parents again, befriends a local girl with painful secrets of her own, and discovers that the Nazi darkness is never far away.


The Secrets of Tropical Rainforests

The Secrets of Tropical Rainforests

Author: Jean Hamilton

Publisher: Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780966649055

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Describes the unique plants and animals that exist in tropical rainforests, their interdependence, and their importance to the world's ecology.


The Surrender Tree

The Surrender Tree

Author: Margarita Engle

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2008-04

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780805086744

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Cuba has fought three wars for independence, and still she is not free. This history in verse creates a lyrical portrait of Cuba.


Tropical Spa

Tropical Spa

Author: Sophie Benge

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-06-05

Total Pages: 704

ISBN-13: 1462906729

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The Tropical Spa catalogs Asia's most luxurious spas and suggests a wide range of stress-busting therapies. Perfect for those who want to look and feel good, The Tropical Spa focuses on spiritual well-being and natural cures rather than chemicals or synthetics. Many of the traditional spa techniques described here were handed down from generation to generation. They are all designed to soothe, nurture and calm the body and mind. Within these pages, you╞ll find: Revitalizing facials Relaxings baths and scrubs Healthy tonics and meals Tropical pharmacopoeia Massage techniques and oils A spa directory These practical tips and specific treatments allow readers to recreate the Asian spa experience at home. Complete with full-color photography, The Tropical Spa is your first step to truly unwinding.


The Poet Slave of Cuba

The Poet Slave of Cuba

Author: Margarita Engle

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2015-01-13

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1466889632

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A lyrical biography of a Cuban slave who escaped to become a celebrated poet. Born into the household of a wealthy slave owner in Cuba in 1797, Juan Francisco Manzano spent his early years by the side of a woman who made him call her Mama, even though he had a mama of his own. Denied an education, young Juan still showed an exceptional talent for poetry. His verses reflect the beauty of his world, but they also expose its hideous cruelty. Powerful, haunting poems and breathtaking illustrations create a portrait of a life in which even the pain of slavery could not extinguish the capacity for hope. The Poet Slave of Cuba is the winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Narrative and a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. Latino Interest.


Lion Island

Lion Island

Author: Margarita Engle

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1481461125

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This is the story of a young man who became a champion of civil rights for those who could not speak for themselves.


The Mysteries of the Universe

The Mysteries of the Universe

Author: Will Gater

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0744035619

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Travel to the furthest reaches of the Universe and visit 100 remarkable objects along the way with this stunning space book for curious kids aged 6-8. Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this enthralling space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, and will inspire youngsters as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries as this best-selling picture book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe, perfect for children aged 6-8 to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore Beautiful illustrations and incredible photography that showcase the mysteries of space. - Reveal Engaging storybook-style descriptions that explain key discoveries about the universe - Uncover 100 remarkable objects in the cosmos. This space encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic space book for children who can't get enough of the solar system. Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the vastness of space whilst uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Striking photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series Mysteries of the Universe is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.


Inside Out & Back Again

Inside Out & Back Again

Author: Thanhha Lai

Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press

Published: 2013-03-01

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 0702251178

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Moving to America turns H&à's life inside out. For all the 10 years of her life, H&à has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, the warmth of her friends close by, and the beauty of her very own papaya tree. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. H&à and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, H&à discovers the foreign world of Alabama: the coldness of its strangers, the dullness of its food, the strange shape of its landscape, and the strength of her very own family. This is the moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing as she journeys from one country to another, one life to the next.


Reef Secrets

Reef Secrets

Author: Alf Jacob Nilsen

Publisher: TFH Publications

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781890087678

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A fresh, easy-to-follow approach to setting up and stocking a reef aquarium, filled with simple but authoritative advice from two of the most respected pioneers of the modern marine hobby. Readers will learn how to select fishes, corals and other invertebrates; the secrets of good water quality; aquascaping; reef maintenance; suggestions for unique biotope reef systems; and much more. There are over 100 pages of encyclopedic listings of fishes and invertebrates commonly available to the marine aquarist--all in full color. Reef Secrets joins the other titles in the TFH-Microcosm Professional Series that have been described as some of the most important books ever published in the field of marine fishes.