"One of a series which describes the cultural history of continents or regions through several centuries, this book decribes the periods of Latin America's great civilizations from the time of exploration by European adventurers and traders, and explains the significance of the colonization that followed. It describes the geography of Latin America, the mountains and tropical rainforests, the remains of the Inca, Aztec and Mayan peoples, ..."
"While helping his parents transform an old Brazilian coffee plantation into an inn, Martin and his friends encounter the ghost of a slave girl from the late 1800s named Rosario who relates her story of slavery--a tale of evil and brutality- ..."
"Martin and his friends are helping their parents turn an old Brazilian coffee plantation into an inn. The children have a fun time helping to renovate the old place and they sleep in a shed that is being converted into a guest room. But one night they hear the sound of a young girl crying. Gradually, the ghost of a slave girl from the late 1800s named Rosario appears to them. Rosario tells them the story of her life and in doing so re ..."
Latin America (Exploring History) by AnaMariaMachado Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2003 by Chrysalis Children's Books Import ISBN-13: 978-1-84138-649-2, ISBN: 1-84138-649-9
"Charts the development of nations from their early beginnings to today. 10 yrs+"
Me in the Middle by AnaMariaMachado Hardcover, Published 2003 by Groundwood Books ISBN-13: 978-0-613-87998-9, ISBN: 0-613-87998-8
Me in the Middle (AMERICAS AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE COMMENDED (AWARDS)) by AnaMariaMachado, David Unger, Caroline Merola Hardcover, 96 Pages, Published 2002 by Groundwood Books ISBN-13: 978-0-88899-463-9, ISBN: 0-88899-463-X
"When ten-year-old Bel finds a photograph of her greatgrandmother Beatrice, or Bisa Bea, she convinces her mother to let her borrow it. When the picture inexplicably vanishes, Bisa Bea's voice suddenly emerges inside Bel, telling stories of the old days and counseling her on proper behavior by young girls. Then another voice emerges that tells her to be strong; this one belongs to her future granddaughter, and the key to how these voices ..."
"Nuevo titulo de la BIBLIOTECA ANA MARCA MACHADO, creada para editar a los clasicos de laliteratura infantil del siglo XX.Que habria del otro lado del mar?"
Historia Medio Al Reves (Half- (a la Orilla del Viento) by AnaMariaMachado Published 1992 by Topeka Bindery ISBN-13: 978-1-4177-7625-2, ISBN: 1-4177-7625-0