Land of the Moon-Children

Land of the Moon-Children
Author: Clyde E. Keeler
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0820335398
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Clyde E. Keeler spent five summers studying the Cuna Indians on the San Blas islands off the coast of Panama as part of his genetics research—specifically research into certain genetic traits of albino populations. Published in 1956, this book is Keeler's account of his personal experiences with the Cuna people. Keeler describes a people who still adhered to many of their traditional tribal customs while also embracing modern ways of life. He witnessed ceremonial chants, procedures for harnessing evil spirits, and elaborate celebrations of puberty and fertility. Keeler examines the history of Caribe-Cuna ranging from details about their religious beliefs and customs, firsthand accounts of Cuna stories and chants, and developments caused by Christian missions and modern education.

The Girl Who Spoke to the Moon

The Girl Who Spoke to the Moon
Author: Land Wilson
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1728225795
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A sweet bedtime story that will inspire children to protect the Earth and encourage others to do the same. When Sofia dreams of visiting the Moon one night, she discovers people are hurting the Earth! With the Moon as her guide, Sofia learns how we can work together to make Earth feel better. With rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, this sweet, environmentally friendly story is a gentle lesson and clear reminder of the importance of caring for our planet. Previously published as Sofia's Dream, this updated edition includes bonus back matter about pollution and the simple steps we can take to protect the Earth! "Young activist dreamers will appreciate the new perspective and environmental call to action."—Kirkus Reviews

Margaret and the Moon

Margaret and the Moon
Author: Dean Robbins
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0399551859
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A true story from one of the Women of NASA! Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She knew how many miles it was to the moon (and how many back). She loved studying algebra and geometry and calculus and using math to solve problems in the outside world. Soon math led her to MIT and then to helping NASA put a man on the moon! She handwrote code that would allow the spacecraft’s computer to solve any problems it might encounter. Apollo 8. Apollo 9. Apollo 10. Apollo 11. Without her code, none of those missions could have been completed. Dean Robbins and Lucy Knisley deliver a lovely portrayal of a pioneer in her field who never stopped reaching for the stars.

From the Land of the Moon

From the Land of the Moon
Author: Milena Agus
Publisher: Europa Editions
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2010-12-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1609450582
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“Powerful . . . The vivid descriptions of the Sardinian landscape are a fitting complement to the heroine’s conflicted heart” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). As this compelling novel opens, a young unnamed woman reflects on the life of her bewitching, eccentric, and fiercely emotional grandmother, whose abiding search for love spans much of the twentieth century. In 1943, as American bombs fall on the city of Cagliari, she is thirty and considered an old maid, still living at home with her parents. But when the bombing ceases, and despite her protests, her father forces her to marry the first man to propose, an older widower she doesn’t love. After suffering several miscarriages, she is sent for treatment at a spa on the mainland, where she falls in love with an injured Italian army veteran. Back home, she gives birth to a son. She never reveals the affair to her husband—but decades later, she returns to the mainland and travels to her former lover’s hometown of Milan. Dressed in her finest coat and shoes, she wanders the streets in search of the elusive veteran . . . Set against a backdrop of rugged mountains and Italian villages lost in time, this international bestselling novel is a multigenerational family saga about love, lust, and country. “Agus’s descriptions of the everyday are as beautiful and haunting as her portrayal of life’s most dramatic episodes. Add an unexpected ending and the result is a graceful, powerful book.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316052604
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A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time​! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.

Children of the Moon

Children of the Moon
Author: Anthony De Sa
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 038568598X
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From celebrated author Anthony De Sa comes a raw and compelling novel of love, war and the heartbreaking effects of memory. "'You must listen to my words. You must promise to tell my story the way I have shared it with you.'" Tanzania, 1956. A Maasai woman gives birth to a child with albinism. The child is seen as a curse upon her tribe, and so begins Pó's tumultuous story. As Pó navigates the world, she must claim her life in the face of violence and ostracism. Further south, in Portuguese-controlled Mozambique, Ezequiel struggles for acceptance too. Adopted by missionaries, he is not recognized by his Portuguese father's community, or by his Makonde mother's tribe. When civil war erupts, he must choose who to fight for and who to leave behind. Pó and Zeca come together in a time of momentous change. Love connects these two outsiders, forcing them to confront the shattering impact of colonialism and war. Children of the Moon is a stunning and unforgettable exploration of the love of two people at once bound and separated by forces beyond their control.

The Man in the Moon

The Man in the Moon
Author: William Joyce
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2011-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442430419
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When a newly orphaned baby in the moon makes friends with the children of Earth, he seeks a way to ward off their fears and nightmares.

How We Got to the Moon

How We Got to the Moon
Author: John Rocco
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0525647414
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LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST • A ROBERT F. SIBERT HONOR BOOK This beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco (illustrator of the Percy Jackson series) is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks. Everyone knows of Neil Armstrong's famous first steps on the moon. But what did it really take to get us there? The Moon landing is one of the most ambitious, thrilling, and dangerous ventures in human history. This exquisitely researched and illustrated book tells the stories of the 400,000 unsung heroes--the engineers, mathematicians, seamstresses, welders, and factory workers--and their innovations and life-changing technological leaps forward that allowed NASA to achieve this unparalleled accomplishment. From the shocking launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik to the triumphant splashdown of Apollo 11, Caldecott Honor winner John Rocco answers every possible question about this world-altering mission. Each challenging step in the space race is revealed, examined, and displayed through stunning diagrams, experiments, moments of crisis, and unforgettable human stories. Explorers of all ages will want to pore over every page in this comprehensive chronicle detailing the grandest human adventure of all time!

THE SECOND BOOK OF MOON STORIES FOR CHILDREN - 17 Children's Stories and Tales

THE SECOND BOOK OF MOON STORIES FOR CHILDREN - 17 Children's Stories and Tales
Author: Anon E. Mouse
Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2018-03-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8827575790
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Contained within this volume are 17 Moon stories for children. So, if your child is interested in Moon related things and stories, then this volume is for them! Alternatively, if your inner-child has a weakness for Moon-things, then look no further and download the 18 enjoyable stories from different peoples around the world. Some of these stories are well known and easily recognisable, others less so, but all are nonetheless enjoyable to read. The 18 stories in this volume are: The Man In The Moon The Boy Who Had A Moon On His Forehead And A Star On His Chin The Stones Of Five Colors And The Empress Jokwa The Buried Moon The Moon And The Great Snake The Mouse And The Moonbeam A Capful Of Moonshine The Lady Of The Moon The Moon-Stroke Sun And Moon - American Indian, Yaqui The Blue Moon The Lassie And Her Godmother The Bamboo-Cutter And The Moon-Child The Moon And The Thunders Rabbit And The Moon-Man The Sun And The Moon - Turkish The Story Of Argilius And The Flame-King While the stories are entertaining the numerous illustrations will fire children’s imaginations and take them into fairy land, where, of course, anything is possible. Nowhere has this “firing of the imagination” been made more apparent than in the entertainments industry with the advent of Green Screen-CGI technology which has enabled the imaginations of “big children” to run wild and bring all sorts of imaginations to life - especially in the fairy and folk tales genre where we have seen a wholesale revival of interest. So, find that comfy chair, have your child snuggle in and set fire to their imagination with this second collection of MOON STORIES for CHILDREN. 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities, =========== TAGS: fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, children’s stories, childrens, Moon Stories, bygone era, fairydom, fairy land, classic stories, children’s bedtime stories, fables, Man In The Moon, Boy, Moon On His Forehead, Star On His Chin, Stones, Five Colors, Empress Jokwa, Buried Moon, Moon, Great Snake, Mouse, Moonbeam, Capful, Moonshine, Lady Of The Moon, Moon-Stroke, Sun, Moon, Blue Moon, Lassie, Godmother, Bamboo-Cutter, Moon-Child, Moon, Thunders, Rabbit, Moon-Man, Argilius, Flame-King