South Central

Greater Than a Tourist - Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil by Theo Caldas - offers the inside scoop on Florianópolis island.... Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Celia es una niña como muchas otras de su edad: es alegre, le gusta tener amigos y le encanta aprender y conocer lugares nuevos. Sin embargo, tiene algo especial: sabe hablar con las manos y escuchar con los ojos, porque sus oídos no funcionan, es sorda. Celia es colombiana y llegó a Santiago de Chile a vivir con sus tíos; acompañemos a Celia en su proceso de inclusión en una escuela pública chilena.

"A Preguiça", um resgate da nossa origem e formação africana, indígena e européia. "A Preguiça" contém três fábulas de origem portuguesa que tratam de forma poética e bem-humorada deste pecado capital. Com delicadas ilustrações, aprimora o senso estético ao mesmo tempo que faz rir e desperta a criança para alguma situação com a qual ela se identifica, tipo estar do lado da água e pedir a alguém que a sirva, ou por preguiça, deixar de fazer algo só para não ter de ir atrás.

Ana Rosa is a blossoming young writer growing up in a poor seaside village in the Dominican Republic. At the young age of 12, she finds herself faced with turning points that will make up who she is, watching her brother's search for a future, learning to dance and to love, and finding out what it means to be a part of a community.

Alexandra Barbot shares her memories about Haiti, the land, and the culture, with her granddaughter Josephine to connect the generations.

Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.

Do you use a calendar? Have you ever played basketball? These things were important to the ancient Mayans too. About 4,000 years ago, they invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where and how the ancient Mayans lived, and learn about their mysterious disappearance. Discover how they changed the world!

The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to my toes. Ti Gran’s feet tap-tap to the rhythm. Every year, Haitians all over the world ring in the new year by eating a special soup, a tradition dating back to the Haitian Revolution. This year, Ti Gran is teaching Belle how to make the soup - Freedom Soup - just like she was taught when she was a little girl. Together, they dance and clap as they prepare the holiday feast, and Ti Gran tells Belle about the history of the soup, the history of Belle’s family, and the history of Haiti, where Belle’s family is from.

Fishadella, the fishcake, is special. She lives in Fishville with her father, lazy brother Jared, and all the other fishcake families. Whether it’s discovering a new friend or finding a mother, everyday is an exciting adventure for Fishadella, the amazing, fearless fishcake.

Greater than a Tourist: Nashik by Monali Deshmukh offers the inside scoop on Nashik. Most travel audiobooks tell you how to sightsee. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

Greater Than a Tourist - Havana & Varadero Cuba, by Facundo Iglesia, offers the inside scoop on Havana and Varadero.

Greater Than a Tourist: Antigua, Guatemala by Rachael Haylock offers the inside scoop on Antigua. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

Golf resorts - it's a niche for a group that knows what it wants. What they want is golf, so the Nicols have devoted minutes of attention to yardage and par, green fees, and special course features for hundreds of golf courses in Mexico. Included are Cancún, Yucatan, Baja Sur, Cabo San Lucas, and beyond. But there are other facets to consider as well, because the point here is to take a vacation, a golf vacation where you get to luxuriate in your scenic vistas, eat your sumptuous meals, and play your 18 holes, too.

The Panama Canal has a long history. It was built to accommodate trade and economic growth within the region. This history book will discuss the architecture, purpose, and design of Panama Canal. Know about the timelines, the primary responsibilities, and the historical truths of this very useful area. Go ahead and grab a copy today.

New dual language edition in both Spanish and English. The youngest listeners cannot get enough of the adorable naughty baby and their "No, no, no!" antics. Loved by parents and children alike, No, No, No! offers endless, cherished hours of shared giggles and delight. Each naughty baby activity is paired with the preferred activity to teach manners, safety, and good behavior from the earliest ages in the best way possible: through shared fun! Everyone will be chanting "no, no, no!" and "okay, okay. Yes, you may" until the last word.

Curious Creatures of the Amazon: A Journey Through the Rainforest takes listeners on an exhilarating adventure into the heart of the awe-inspiring Amazon rainforest. Embark on a captivating exploration alongside Lily Thompson and her friends, as guided by her passionate zoologist father, Dr. Robert Thompson. From the towering canopy to the secretive understory, from the enchanting rivers to the mysterious nocturnal realm, this book unravels the captivating world of the Amazon's curious creatures and vibrant ecosystems.

Tavinho vivia viajando de avião com o pai. Mas aquela estava sendo uma grande novidade: era a primeira vez que Tavinho viajava em um avião pequeno, voando baixo sobre a floresta amazônica, pois o doutor Otávio estava interessado na compra de uma grande fazenda para exploração de borracha. Quando os dois sobrevoavam a floresta amazônica, o avião teve de fazer um pouso forçado no meio de uma aldeia de índios.

Greater Than a Tourist: Córdoba Argentina by Matias Halac offers the inside scoop on Córdoba. Most travel audiobooks tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

A journey through the unique land of the Maya and Aztecs. Accompanied by a speaker, begin your journey in Mexico City. The vibrant metropolis with numerous monuments, such as the Templo Mayor, is the starting point of the 7-day trip. Mexico City, Xochimilco, Acapulco, Palenque, Agua Azul, Uxmal, Merida, Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Cancun, Chapala, Tonala, Tequilla and Copper Canyon.

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 the 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.