A Taste of Latino Cultures Un Toque de Sabor Latino

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A Taste of Latino Cultures
Un Toque de Sabor Latino A Bilingual, Educational Cookbook
Un Libro de Cocina Bilingüe y Educativo

George Kunzel

Illustrated by Erin K. Turner

Book Code: LU1788

ISBN: 1-59158-178-8

ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-178-9

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208 pages, 12 figures

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Publication: 10/30/2005

List Price: $37.00 (UK Sterling Price: £21.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Paperback

Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11

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This informative bilingual book familarizes both non-Hispanic students and those of other Latino heritage with the cultural basics of five Latin American countries--Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, which were included because of their substantial immigrant population in the United States. The author uses his considerable expertise with Latin American cultures along with his lifelong avocation of cooking to make this cookbook also an introduction to familiar countries....Quality basic cultural information is assembled in one easy, bilingual text, which may be used as a classroom resource, research or assignment tool for teachers and librarians, or simply as a helpful instrument to inform students of other cultural backgrounds.
—VOYA August 2007
Kunzel's book provides a good foundation for a background study of the Latin countries of North America and South America....Its value to the teacher-librarian is that an expert has assembled the basic cultural information along with a list of research topics....Recommended.
—Teacher Librarian February 2006

Description: The Latino population is the fast-growing minority in this country, and educational resources for and about Hispanics remain scarce. The purpose of this bilingual work is two-fold: to introduce young Americans to diverse Latino cultures and to build cultural awareness among Hispanic students. It is also hoped that the material will help bridge the generations in Hispanic families--between older family members with limited English, and younger members with limited Spanish. Focusing on countries with significant immigration populations in the United States, this book offers educators and librarians tools to explore the cultures of Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Colombia--with geographical and statistical information, history, recipes, resources, learning extensions, and sources for further information. Chapters present background information about the countries, including images of the flags, maps, and coats of arms, followed by simple recipes that can be prepared by young people. Recipes feature ingredients and agricultural products of the countries with brief descriptions and illustrations. A list of "learning opportunities" and a more detailed "learning launch" helps educators extend learning throughout the curriculum. Brief English-Spanish vocabulary lists are also included. "Resources for further learning" direct users to pertinent Web sites and print materials. The book concludes with a glossary of cooking terms and techniques, utensils, and ingredients and a general bibliography. Grades 4-8.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Mexico
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Colombia
Appendix A--Additional Learning Opportunities
Appendix B--Additional Information and Reading
Appendix C--Additional Resources
Bibliography
Recipe and Ingredient Index
General Index

LC Card Number: 2005016073

LCC Class: TX716

Dewey Class: 641


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