The green glass sea

It is 1943, and 11-year-old Dewey Kerrigan is traveling west on a train to live with her scientist father, but no one, not her father nor the military guardians who accompany her, will tell her exactly where he is. When she reaches Los Alamos, New Mexico, she learns why: he's working on a top secret government program. Over the next few years, Dewey gets to know eminent scientists, starts tinke…

The green glass sea

It's 1943, and eleven-year-old Dewey Kerrigan is en route to New Mexico to live with her mathematician father. Soon she arrives at a town that, officially, doesn't exist. It is called Los Alamos, and it is abuzz with activity, as scientists and mathematicians from all over America and Europe work on the biggest secret of all--"the gadget." None of them--not J. Robert Oppenheimer, the director o…

ABeCedarios : Mexican folk art ABCs in English and Spanish

“Featuring vibrant wooden sculptures by a Oaxacan family of artists…The highly saturated color backdrops and stunning sculptures win over readers of all ages.”— Publishers Weekly “An outstanding alphabet book.”— Críticas “[A] colorful and inventive way for teaching a young child their ABCs. Highly recommended; even adults will enjoy lingering over the unique animal artist…

Pyramid

Illus. with full-color photos. Unlock the secrets to the mysterious monuments of the ancient world--from Egyptian pyramids, built before the invention of the wheel, to amazing Aztec and Maya edifices.

Frida Kahlo : artist, writer, activist, icon

This bright mini-format book is about the life and clothes of Frida Kahlo. It is filled with patterns that have an impact on Mexican culture, photos of key people and illustrations from the wardrobe. Kahlo has inspired many with her fashion, art and life, and this book tells what made her so unique.

Inspirations : stories about women artists : Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, A…

This intriguing introduction to contemporary women artists features details on the life and work of four artists: Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Alice Neel, and Faith Ringgold. Sensitively written, the book is also beautifully designed.--Booklist, Starred Review. An ALA Notable Book for 1990.

Frida Kahlo

Discusses the life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, including her childhood, her art, and her marriage to Diego Rivera.

Aztecs

The 'Usborne Beginners' series provides an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. Developed with reading experts, each title helps young readers to grow in confidence and to build their reading skills.

Mexico

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0333457137

Collation

46 pages : illustration ; 24 cm

Series Title

People & places

Call Number

972 WID

The Aztecs

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0791027015

Collation

31 pages : illustration ; 27 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

972 NIC