The Adventures Of Nico And Frida

The Adventures of Nico and Frida is a wonderful book that tells some passages that these two beautiful and endearing little dogs have lived, who have had the opportunity to travel through different countries around the world: Germany, Switzerland, Uruguay, Mexico, Brazil, Italy and Chile . Together with his mother, Mônica, they are going to share with us some places that they have visited and have found them amazing: the Mont Blanc mountain (in France) and the monarch butterfly sanctuary (in Mexico). We will also discover next to them, a phenomenon of the earth: earthquakes. Yes, they lived one earthquake at Nico's native country, Mexico. Although they scare us, we have a lot to learn from them. Are you ready for these adventures? We are waiting for you here!

Are you ready for a magical journey? Join Mrs. Rivers second graders and Izzy Lightbulb as they embark on adventures to visit foreign lands and meet famous leaders throughout history! Students, children, moms, dads, teachers, and history fanatics you will love Adventures Across Time! The second grade authors of this book invite you to join them on their adventures to faraway lands such as Mexico, France, Italy, and even some journeys in their very own country, America! Learn about talented artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, and crazy scientists like Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison. Read about the struggles that our human rights activists such Martin Luther King Jr. endured. Meet some of the courageous women like Elizabeth Blackwell, Rachel Carson, and Sally Ride, who achieved things that no women had ever achieved before! This book you are holding can open doors and teach you all about historys leaders, the fun way!

You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved homeland, Mexico. Her paintings continue to inform and inspire popular culture around the world.

From the mysteriously beautiful, richly hued landscape of the Saharan mountains to the sumptuous splendor of nineteenth-century Paris, Empires of Sand is a novel that takes us on an extraordinary, powerfully emotional journey In a clash between two civilizations, two men of common blood discover that in war, love, and even family, they are both destined to be outsiders.... The year is 1870. The proud Republic of France is crumbling under the onslaught of the Prussian army. Paris is under siege. Too young to understand the shifting fortunes of the empire, two boys forge a bond with their breathless adventures in the tunnels beneath the threatened city. Paul deVries is the cousin and constant companion of Michel deVries—called Moussa—whose world-explorer father shocked Paris with his marriage to a noblewoman of the Sahara. Moussa will inherit the title of count; Paul is destined to be a soldier like his father. But tragic events will send Moussa fleeing to his mother’s homeland, with its brooding mountains, its hidden caves and fortresses. And the two boys who have been the closest of friends are fated as men to become the bitterest of enemies—victims of history and the scheming of scoundrels. They meet again on the Sahara's blazing sands, one as part of a foolhardy French expeditionary force, the other with the nomadic Tuareg, a majestic race of veiled warriors who live and die by flashing swords and a harsh desert code of honor. On this unforgettable, ever-shifting landscape, Paul and Moussa are swept into another war, one far more brutal than anything they have experienced. Paul is obsessed with a quest for personal vengeance and honor. And Moussa, in love with a woman betrothed to an implacable Tuareg warrior, searches for the peace he knew as a child in France. Now they both face a challenge of sheer, harrowing survival: whether to follow the call of their shared blood...or the destiny written in the treacherous sands. Empires of Sand is a grand novel of adventure in the best tradition of historical fiction. With its astounding scenes of the desert and its rich cast of characters—soldiers, lovers, slaves, and zealots—this is a reading experience to be treasured and remembered long after the final page is turned.

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true living legend. Her career has successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions of people across the world. For the first and only time, Vivienne Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to describe the events, people and ideas that have shaped her extraordinary life. Told in all its glamour and glory, and with her unique voice, unexpected perspective and passionate honesty, this is her story. For the first and only time, she is both writing and collaborating on a unique personal memoir and authorised biography: partly her own voice, partly through contributions from her vast network of friends, family and associates. Ian Kelly (award-winning biographer of, amongst others, fashion maverick Beau Brummell and the original self-publicist, Giacomo Casanova) brings the insights of a historian and friend of Vivienne to the life and works of one of the major influences of our age in this wonderful, insightful collaboration.

The heart-wrenching story of Allison Turk, her nine-year-old stepson, Tyler, and five other American families who have travelled to China to adopt children.

Africa -- Asia -- The Caribbean -- Ireland -- Australia/New Zealand -- Canada