From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5?Bolivia is home to two distinct native cultures?the Aymara and the Quechua?as well as mestizos, blacks, and Europeans. Lifestyle is determined in large part by whether one dwells in one of the large cities like La Paz or Santa Cruz, or in rural areas like the forested Yungas or Amazon Basin. In this largely pictorial book that focuses on children living in the different regions, some of this information is specifically stated. However, much can be inferred from the generally engaging, clear, full-color photographs. Though the text is of insufficient depth for reports, one of this title's strengths is its tendency to provoke questions that will lead to further research. The prose is simple and information is couched in terms that young readers can easily understand. The map is helpful in locating the children's homes. There is a good index and an excellent pronunciation guide. This book lends itself well to discussion of lifestyles, subsistence, and comparison with life in the U.S.?Ann Welton, Terminal Park Elementary School, Auburn, WA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
