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Exceptional and Updated!.......2007-08-15
The 5 Star rating is due to the fact I live in the geographical area that this book is focused toward. (Pacific NW) It gives very clear descriptions and key indicators that help in determining which mushrooms are edible, as well as information regarding those that are not. It explains toxicity, advises about being careful with certain fungi, and informs greatly!
I do wish Margaret was still with us, but am pleased that the book was updated by her colleague.
excellent resource for Northwestern pot pickers.......1998-07-08
The photography in this book is excellent. The book is keyed to the Pacific Northwest, so those who live in or visit the area will find it very easy to use. The descriptors are clear especially concerning edibility. The book fits nicely into a day pack for all you hikers out there. I would highly recomend this book, it is probably one of the best books out there!
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From the Ave Maria Grotto to the Rattlesnake Rodeo, this guide leads visitors and residents to often overlooked sites and events throughout Alabama.
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Wonderful Fun.......2007-04-30
If you're a fan of taking the backroad instead of the interstate, this is a great companion through a great state. I've lived in Alabama all of my life, and this book helped me discover things I didn't even know were around.
We don't leave home on a road trip without it.
A great guide to a great state!.......2006-04-08
As someone who has lived in Alabama for over 20 years now, this is old hat for me. However, if you want to get a taste of modern culture with a mixture of the old southern traditions and beautiful countryside, then this book is for you. Come by and see us sometime!
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Led by this guide, locals and visitors alike will discover offbeat attractions such as the Old Monroe Courthouse, historic Heritage Park, the Boll Weevil Monument, and the Slick Lizard Smokehouse.
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Alabama: Off the Beaten Path/a Guide to Unique Places (Off the Beaten Path)
Gay N. Martin
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ASIN: 015202428X |
Amazon.com Reviews
As all the birds agree at the end of this pretty bilingual picture book, "You can't tell much about a bird by looking at its feathers." ("No se puede juzgar a un pájaro por su plumaje.")
The bird in question is a cuckoo bird with a golden voice. She may start out behaving pretty badly, leaving others to do her share of the work, but she sure pulls through in a pinch. After all, what's a full-throated bird to do when the fields are burning? Rescue the seeds, of course, so there will be food next year. Though the other birds assume she's far too frivolous to be any use, that's just what Cuckoo does.
In this bilingual retelling of an old Mexican tale, Cuckoo [Cucu] not only saves the seeds, but also loses her voice in all the smoke and soot. When it finally returns, her lovely singing voice has become a raspy bark, able only to "cuckoo," not to sing.
Beautifully illustrated with bright backgrounds and contrasting cutouts and collages, the book tells its story in both English and Spanish on each page. No doubt we'll be seeing more of such volumes in the future, as publishers work to meet the demand for Spanish-language works. This particular story is a great introduction to the mysteries of multiple languages; the colorful energy of the book's art should keep kids wandering through its pages for a good long time.
[Recommended for kids 3-8; might be good first-year Spanish practice for older kids.]
Book Description
Cuckoo is beautiful. Trouble is, she's lazy. She never does her share of work-that is, until a field fire threatens the season's seed crop and Cuckoo is the only one who can save it. But will she risk harming her lovely feathers by flying through the thick smoke and flames?
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Beautifully illustrated and told.......2001-01-05
My four-year-old daughter loves this book. She asks for it over and over. Tonight I even caught her looking at it under her night light. She doesn't want to return it to the public library tomorrow so I quess I'll be ordering our own copy soon. The story is beautifully illustrated with bold lines and attractive bright colors. And it is just as beautifully told in simple yet well wrought lines.
Cuckoo: A Multicultural Book.......2000-11-08
Cuckoo is a beautiful, but lazy bird. The owl, doves, and even the rooster get tired of Cuckoo flying around and singing beautiful songs all day. They complain she never does her share of the work! That is, until one day Cuckoo notices a field fire about to ruin the season's crop they had just worked so hard to plant. Cuckoo's apparent bravery is shown when she saves the seeds by carrying them to the mole's hole. This also demonstrates her willingness to put others' needs before her own beauty. Children of all ages will love the moral of this endearing story: "You can't tell much about a bird by looking at its feathers." This beautifully, brightly, authentically illustrated story is adapted from a Mayan Indian tale from Mexico. The bilingual text adds appeal to children of other cultures, or children wanting to learn the Spanish language. The front cover includes authentic drawings of ornaments with the Spanish/English vocabulary that is presented throughout the book. With the combination of bright illustrations that shine like the sun, a good moral ending showing bravery of the main character, and the bilingual text, young readers aren't likely to forget Cuckoo.
Beauty is Within.......2000-07-10
Cuckoo is a very beautiful bird with a gorgeous voice. The problem is she is extremely vain. Cuckoo does not help the other birds gather seeds for food. One day there is a fire, and Cuckoo is the only one awake. Cuckoo salvages all of the villages seeds by storing them in a mole hole. The soot from the fire has caused her feathers to turn black. When everyone recognizes Cuckoo and what she has done they are all very proud of her and forgiving for her selfish past.
Note to teachers: This book has beautiful, colorful illustrations. You should definetly follow any activity you do with this text with an art project on mosaics with extraordinary colors. This book could be used to prove a very good moral lesson. Beauty is only skin deep, and no one person is better than the rest of the group. Everyone must pitch in their part. You could also use this to introduce a unit on Africa, because this is an African folk tale.
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Canasta de Cuentos Mexicanos
B. Traven
Manufacturer: Selector Publishing House
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ASIN: 9706436421
Release Date: 2006-05-02 |
Customer Reviews:
Funny and adorable!.......2002-04-11
I grew up in Mexico, and know first hand how life goes in a mexican pueblo. B. Traven really impressed me with his narrative, and his knowledge of the way of living of the mexican indian people. I loved every single story and Mr. Traven books have been praised and are highly recommended in Mexico. I personally recommend this book, it is funny and the kind of book you can't put down.
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Cuckoo: A Mexican folktale = CucuÌ : un cuento folkloÌrico mexicano
Lois Ehlert
Manufacturer: Scholastic
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Cuento mexicano del siglo XX (Textos de humanidades)
Manufacturer: Coordinacion de Difusion Cultural, Direccion de Literatura/UNAM
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Cuento Mexicano Index (A Humanitas Book)
Herbert H Hoffman
Manufacturer: Headway Publications
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ASIN: 0895370077 |
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Cuentos / Stories (Letras Hispanicas / Hispanic Writings)
Manuel Gutierrez Najera
Manufacturer: Catedra
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