George Ancona

Depicts kinds of food and ways of eating across the world and includes details about the cultures represented in each photograph.

"Photo-essay about Capoeira, a game, dance, and martial art, as it is played in the United States and Brazil today, plus its history and origins in the African slave culture of Brazil during the seventeenth century. Includes a glossary of Portuguese words and Web sources"--Provided by publisher.

Describes, in text and photographs, the duties and day-to-day activities of John Cronin who works as the riverkeeper of the Hudson River.

"Follow four energetic boys as they train for and take the stage in a community dance performance celebrating classic kids' books"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how children can help their communities in different ways, from tending a community garden and training service dogs to volunteering to help people with disabilities and mentoring younger students.

"Roll up your sleeves, wash your hands, and join four different groups of kids as they prepare recipes from all over the world, step by step. George Ancona's photographs record every crumb of effort as the children make their way around the kitchen, chopping, measuring, rolling, mixing, and learning about the food they're eager to eat. The end result? Roasted vegetables from Morocco, fried rice from China, minestrone from Italy, and salsa from Mexico,...