Children of Guatemala (World's Children) [Library Binding]

Jules Hermes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997 | Age Level: 7 and up | Series: World's Children

Presents an overview of the history, geography, and people of Guatemala by introducing Mayan, Cakchiquel, Ladino, and Garifuna children.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 2-4--Two pleasant and informative overviews that present the rich variety of cultures in these two countries by introducing a number of children and their ways of life. The texts flow smoothly from one child to the next and are accompanied by a wealth of clear, vibrant, color photographs. Because the material is of a general nature, these titles are more suitable as supplements for multicultural units rather than as primary resources for reports. The indexes are useful, but the pronunciation guides are surprisingly meager, leaving out a number of difficult-to-pronounce place names. Overall, these titles will enhance solid geography collections.

Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PA

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876149948
• ISBN-13: 978-0876149942
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #84 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Explore the World > Central & South America

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I was disappointed in this one, August 9, 2000

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vserreno "vserreno" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children of Guatemala (World's Children) (Library Binding)

My expectations were set by the price, and I expected more insights and/or a book I could enjoy reading and displaying, since we adopted our son from Guatemala. The book is written extremely simplistically, to the point that it can be painful to read for anyone with a reading level over fifth grade or so. The photographs are okay, but there is nothing particularly unusual or enlightening about them, and one could find basically the same kind of thing in travel brochures. Overall, it's just way too expensive for what it is.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a GREAT book!:), January 18, 2003

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"marsupial24" (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children of Guatemala (World's Children) (Library Binding)

I recently read this book at the local library, because my husband and I are adopting an infant from Guatemala. I wasn't disappointed by this book at all!! The author travels to Guatemala and it's different regions. He briefly talks about some of the different parts of the country and the people who live there. I really learned a lot, this being my first book I've read regarding Guatemala. The pictures are FANTASTIC!!! They are wonderful and truly show the realism of the people and their country. Although this is a children's book, I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read more about this fascinating country. I plan to purchase (if I can ever find it) this book for my daughter!:)

8 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guatemala's children are beautiful!, November 29, 1999

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Andrew T Bentley (Clifton Park, New York:) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children of Guatemala (World's Children) (Library Binding)

The world's children collection is great and my most favorite is The children of guatemala. This book made me feel much better when i first saw it.I was sick.The colorful texilites in the mayan village of Todos los Santos britten up the world.I think.I plan to visit Guatemala real soon,and see the children for myself.