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Blauvelt Free Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 784.2 HOO
1 available
J 784.2 HOO
1 available
Central Valley-Woodbury Public Library Ida Cornell Branch - Picture Book
JP HOO
1 available
JP HOO
1 available
Cornwall Public Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 784.206 Hood
1 available
J 784.206 Hood
1 available
Description
A town built on a landfill. A community in need of hope. A girl with a dream. A man with a vision. An ingenious idea.
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Haverstraw Garnerville - Children's Biography & Autobiography
JB Chavez
1 available
JB Chavez
1 available
Nanuet Public Library - Children's Biography & Autobiography
JB Chavez
1 available
JB Chavez
1 available
Spring Valley-Finkelstein Memorial Library - Children's Biography & Autobiography
JB CHAVEZ
1 available
JB CHAVEZ
1 available
Description
"When a children's orchestra in Cateura, Paraguay, grows to have more students than instruments, music teacher Favio Chavez works with a brilliant local carpenter to create instruments out of garbage from the local landfill"--
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Nyack Library - Adult Nonfiction
709.7 PAS
1 available
709.7 PAS
1 available
Spring Valley-Finkelstein Memorial Library - Adult Nonfiction
709.8 PAS
1 available
709.8 PAS
1 available
Suffern Free Library - Adult Nonfiction
709.72 PAS
1 available
709.72 PAS
1 available
Description
Describes the varied cultural traditions of Mesoamerica and the Andes.
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Blauvelt Free Library - Adult Nonfiction
305.898 Morris
1 available
305.898 Morris
1 available
Newburgh Free Library - Adult Nonfiction
305.898 MOR
1 available
305.898 MOR
1 available
Description
This survey provides an account of the Incas: their politics, economics, religion, architecture, art, and technology. The authors look in detail at the capital Cusco and at the four parts of the empire, exploring not just famous sites such as Machu Picchu but all the major regional settlements. The book concludes with the end of the empire: the arrival of the Spaniards, the assassination of the Inca ruler Atawallpa, and the final years of the rebellious,...
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Haverstraw Garnerville - Children's Nonfiction
J 985.01 Wor
1 available
J 985.01 Wor
1 available
Haverstraw Village - Children's Nonfiction
J 985.01 Wor
1 available
J 985.01 Wor
1 available
Middletown-Thrall Public Library District - Children's Nonfiction
J 985.01 Wor
1 available
J 985.01 Wor
1 available
Description
"An exploration of questions surrounding the geoglyphs (symbols marked in the earth) in the Peruvian desert, known as the Nazca Lines. Features include fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on the Nazca Lines and the Nazca culture, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--
67) The Inca
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Monticello-Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library - Express Children's Fiction or Nonfiction
J 972.01 ANDREWS
1 available
J 972.01 ANDREWS
1 available
New City Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 972.01 AND
1 available
J 972.01 AND
1 available
Orangeburg Library - New Juvenile Nonfiction
J 972.01 And
1 available
J 972.01 And
1 available
Description
This book introduces readers to the Inca civilization. Dive into the complex rise and fall of the ancient Andes Mountains dwellers. Their religion, geography, accomplishments, and lasting impact on the world are explored in easy-to-read text and colorful photos. Sidebars, maps, more facts, and QR codes are included in this title.
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Blauvelt Free Library - Picture Book
JP LLA
1 available
JP LLA
1 available
Fallsburg Library - Picture Book
JP LLANOS
1 available
JP LLANOS
1 available
Middletown-Thrall Public Library District - Picture Book
JP Lla
1 available
JP Lla
1 available
Description
In this tale set in the ancient Inka empire, Little Chaski has a big job: he is the Inka King's newest royal messenger. But on his first day things quickly start to go awry. Will Little Chaski be able to deliver the royal message on time?
69) Machu Picchu
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Nanuet Public Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 985.37 Nol
1 available
J 985.37 Nol
1 available
New City Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 985.37 NOL
1 available
J 985.37 NOL
1 available
Orangeburg Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 985.37 Nol
1 available
J 985.37 Nol
1 available
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Machu Picchu. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
70) Cantoras
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Chester Public Library - Adult Fiction
De Robertis
1 available
De Robertis
1 available
Middletown-Thrall Public Library District - Adult Fiction
DE ROBERTIS
1 available
DE ROBERTIS
1 available
Monticello-Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library - Adult Fiction
DE ROBERTIS
1 available
DE ROBERTIS
1 available
Description
"From the highly acclaimed, award-winning author of The Gods of Tango, a revolutionary new novel about five wildly different women who, in the midst of the Uruguayan dictatorship, find each other as lovers, friends, and ultimately, family. In 1977 Uruguay, a military government has crushed political dissent with ruthless force. In an environment where citizens are kidnapped, raped, and tortured, homosexuality is a dangerous transgression. And yet,...
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Middletown-Thrall Public Library District - Adult Fiction
BENEDETTI
1 available
BENEDETTI
1 available
New City Library - Adult Fiction
BENEDETTI
1 available
BENEDETTI
1 available
Description
"Santiago, a political prisoner in Uruguay, was jailed after a brutal military coup that saw many of his comrades flee elsewhere. Santiago, feeling trapped, can do nothing but write letters to his family, and try to stay sane. Far away, his nine-year-old daughter Beatrice wonders at the marvels of 1970s Buenos Aires, but her grandpa and mother--Santiago's beautiful, careworn wife, Graciela--struggle to adjust to a life in exile"--
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Nanuet Public Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 323.168 Kus
1 available
J 323.168 Kus
1 available
Valley Cottage Free Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 323.168 KUS
1 available
J 323.168 KUS
1 available
Description
"President Josae Mujica of Uruguay's 2012 speech on climate change delivered to the United Nations"--
73) Xingu
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Newburgh Free Library - Adult Entertainment DVD
DVD XIN
1 available
DVD XIN
1 available
Warwick-Albert Wisner Public Library - Adult Entertainment DVD
DVD Xin / Foreign
1 available
DVD Xin / Foreign
1 available
Description
The three Villas Boas brothers, Orlando, Claudio, and Leonardo, are on a mission to protect the indigenous Amazon natives. Seeking adventure, they join the March to the West, an expedition to explore the Amazon rainforest. After befriending the native tribes, they become the leading advocates for the creation of the Xingu National Park.
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Haverstraw Garnerville - Children's Nonfiction
J 398.2 Wor
1 available
J 398.2 Wor
1 available
Middletown-Thrall Public Library District - Children's Nonfiction
J 398.2 Wor
1 available
J 398.2 Wor
1 available
Spring Valley-Finkelstein Memorial Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 398.209 WOR
1 available
J 398.209 WOR
1 available
Description
"Myths and legends from Central and South America. Features include information about the history and culture behind the myths, pronunciations, lists of deities, word glossary, further information, and index"--
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Blauvelt Free Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 291 Ardagh
1 available
J 291 Ardagh
1 available
Goshen Public Library & Historical Society - Children's Nonfiction
J 398.2 Ard
1 available
J 398.2 Ard
1 available
Port Jervis Free Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 299.78 ARD
1 available
J 299.78 ARD
1 available
Description
Retells some traditional stories from various native peoples of South America, including the Kayapo, Sherente, Caraja, Bororo, and Tupinamba.
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New City Library - Adult Biography & Autobiography
B BOLIVAR
1 available
B BOLIVAR
1 available
Nyack Library - Adult Biography & Autobiography
BOLIVAR
1 available
BOLIVAR
1 available
Description
Simón Bolívar was a revolutionary who freed six South American countries from Spanish Imperial rule, an intellectual who argued the principles of national liberation, and a statesman who led the governments of Venezuela, Gran Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru. His life, passions, and battles were woven into Spanish American culture almost as soon as they happened. In the first major English-language biography of "The Liberator" in half a century, John...
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Nanuet Public Library - Picture Book
JP Vasco
1 available
JP Vasco
1 available
Nyack Library - Picture Book
JP VASCO
1 available
JP VASCO
1 available
Pearl River Public Library - New Juvenile Fiction
JP VAS
1 available
JP VAS
1 available
Description
"A young teacher eager to change her students' lives with her books. An indigenous community with its own stories to share. And a great and dangerous serpent not to be underestimated. Set along the Amazon River, this stunningly illustrated story will spark lasting conversations about cross-cultural relationships, the importance of oral storytelling, and what it means to be a lifelong learner."--Page [4] of cover.
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Blauvelt Free Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 796.334 AVI
1 available
J 796.334 AVI
1 available
Ellenville Public Library and Museum - Children's Nonfiction
J 796.334 Avise
1 available
J 796.334 Avise
1 available
Newburgh Free Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 796.334 AVI
1 available
J 796.334 AVI
1 available
Description
"This title compares classic star Pelé and contemporary champion Lionel Messi. From scoring and field skills to trophies and stardom, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the field. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison, as well as a glossary. It will be up to the reader to decide who is the all-time soccer hero." --
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Goshen Public Library & Historical Society - Adult Biography & Autobiography
BIO Pel
1 available
BIO Pel
1 available
Middletown-Thrall Public Library District - Adult Biography & Autobiography
B PELE
1 available
B PELE
1 available
Nanuet Public Library - Adult Biography & Autobiography
B Pele
1 available
B Pele
1 available
Description
"Soccer. Football. The beautiful game. The world's most popular sport goes by many names, but for decades, fans have agreed on one thing: the greatest player of all time was Pele;. Now the legendary star, ambassador, and humanitarian shares a global vision for what soccer can accomplish. Now he shares his story, his experience, and his insights on the game for the very first time. Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, there was Edson Arantes...
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Woven in moonlight volume 1
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Cornwall Public Library - Young Adult Fiction
YA IBANEZ
1 available
YA IBANEZ
1 available
Monroe Free Library - Young Adult Fiction
YA IBANEZ
1 available
YA IBANEZ
1 available
Monticello-Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library - Young Adult Fiction
YA IBANEZ
1 available
YA IBANEZ
1 available
Description
"Ximena is the decoy Condesa, a stand-in for the last remaining Illustrian royal. Her people lost everything when the usurper, Atoc, used an ancient relic to summon ghosts and drive the Illustrians from La Ciudad. Now Ximena's motivated by her insatiable thirst for revenge, and her rare ability to spin thread from moonlight. When Atoc demands the real Condesa's hand in marriage, it's Ximena's duty to go in her stead. She relishes the chance, as Illustrian...