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Jade and Iron: Latin American Tales from Two Cultures
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4 out of 5
Based on 13 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
Subtitled, "Latin American Tales from Two Cultures" this anthology is guaranteed to captivate young minds. Part One contains mythic tales from the native inhabitants explaining how the world came to be. There are warriors and princesses who turn into towering volcanoes, an opossum who steals fire for mankind, and a giant worm who drinks a river so people can find fish. Part Two contains stor... More
Book Information
PublisherGroundwood Books
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages64
ISBN-100888992564
ISBN-13978-0888992567
Publication Date08/13/1996
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About Hugh Hazelton (Author, Translator) : Hugh Hazelton is a published author and a translator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Hugh Hazelton include A Small Nativity and Jade and Iron: Latin American Tales from Two Cultu... more
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About Patricia Aldana (Editor) : Patricia Aldana is a published author, editor, and a translator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Patricia Aldana include Under the Spell of the Moon: Art for Children from the Wor... more
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About Luis Garay (Illustrator) : Luis Garay is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Luis Garay include Alfredito Flies Home, Alfredito regresa volando a su casa, Popol Vuh: A Sac... more
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