for children and
young adults
2013
Cortez Publishing House Fostering positive transformation through education for over 3 decades Since Cortez Publishing House was established in 1980 it has published over 1,200 books in the fields of Education, Social Work, Psychology, Linguistics, and Social Sciences. In 2004 Cortez launched its first catalogue with children´s books striving to set a high standard for children´s publishing by creating well-crafted bright books that combine beautiful artwork with captivating storytelling. A team of talented, many of them award winner Brazilian authors and illustrators bring to life stories that capture the imagination, spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and awaken in children from all walks of life the importance of multiculturalism, respect, conscience, and social diversity. Our children´s catalogue has now 280 books (many award winning titles) targeting ages 3 to young adults ranging from picture books to fiction and books of philosophy.
Ages 3 + Neighbors
Author: Vera Lúcia Dias Illustrator: Romont Willy Pages: 28 – Format: 25 x 24,5 ISBN: 978-85-249-2041-7
In this colorful, inviting book young children will learn about diversity in terms they can relate to. Neighbors celebrate families and the varieties they come while enhancing emotional development, celebrating multiculturalism, promoting character growth, and strengthening family relationships.
Where did the Sun go?
Author: Vera Lúcia Dias Illustrator: Romont Willy Pages: 28 – Format: 25 x 24,5 ISBN: 978-85-249-2066-0
As a little boy prepares for bed, an intriguing question comes to his mind, “Where does the sun go at night”? He will be surprised to find that the answer to his questions will bring him even more questions. A great fun, read-aloud book for bedtime.
A lot and a few A fun book that introduces numbers and quantifiers to young children. Adorable illustrations will keep kids entertained as they practice their counting skills.
Author: Vera Lúcia Dias Illustrator: Romont Willy Pages: 28 – Format: 25 x 24,5 ISBN: 978-85-249-2040-0
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Ages 3 + Animals bath time Little children will take a tour into the wild to find out what bath time is like for different sorts of animals. This cute, fun, creative rhyming book will quickly become a child´s favorite bedtime and any other time story. Author: Rosângela Lima Illustrator: Marco Antonio Godoy Pages: 32 Format: 25 x 24,5 ISBN: 978-85-249-2039-4
Clara Rosa Cruz Gomes
How have you been? Marco Antonio Godoy ilustrações
Author: Clara Rosa Cruz Gomes Illustrator: Marco Antonio Godoy Pages: 32 – Format: 25 x 24,5 ISBN: 978-85-249-1967-1
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Teteia is an extravagant cow who likes to visit her friends to chat. Or so she thinks. What she really does is talk, talk, talk… and she never listens! An insightful story that will help little kids to recognize the impact of their behavior on others and teach them, from an early age, to listen and to care.
MENnimal There´s a lot of noise in the woods today, what´s going on? Dogs are barking, chickens are clucking, foxes are yelping and the owl is hooting. A great book for children to learn the different sounds animals make as they become aware of a nature threatening animal that is not in harmony with all the other animals and may even put them in danger: men. Author: Nelson Albissú Illustrator: Márcia Misawa Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1588-8
The lake Children will travel back in time with this riveting book about the bluest lake that has ever existed. A lake that holds a myriad of secrets and mysteries. It had the power to bring people together and store memories that one day would surface in cave paints done by our earliest ancestor as a gift for us to appreciate the important role water has always played in men´s lives. Author and illustrator: Rodrigo Abrahim Pages: 36 – Format: 25 x 24,5 ISBN: 978-85-249-1840-7
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Ages 3 + Curumin Abaré – Fun with nature
Author: Dulce Seabra and Sérgio Maciel Illustrator: Claudia Ramos Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1441-6
Miles away from the internet, videogames, and cell phones lives a curious, smart, and cheerful native Brazilian curumim (kid) named Abaré (friend). This cute book is a lovely reminder that children should be encouraged to be connect with the outdoors, as it ignites kids´ curiosity and inspires them to spend more time learning about nature. The innocence in the lovely illustrations give this book a magical feel, make it fun to read, entertaining, and educational.
Animals kiss Get silly! This enchanting book takes children into the amusing world of animal love. Have you ever imagined how humming birds kiss? How about crocodiles? Lively illustrations and whimsical rhymes teach young kids about the singular habits of different animals while nurturing the importance of endearment and affection. Author: Rosângela Lima Illustrator: Anielisabeth Pages: 40 – Format: 25 x 24,5 ISBN: 978-85-249-1747-9 6
The bird tree
(picture book)
On the burial site of a little bird blossoms a beautiful bird tree. A warm and affectionate illustration book about loss and rebirth that will bring solace to children in grief. Wonderful illustrations make the bird tree a very special book for both parents and children. Author and illustrator: Semíramis Paterno Pages: 24 Format: 25 x 24,5 ISBN: 978-85-249-2038-7
Rita´s black sheep (picture book) Rita´s best friend is a black sheep. They do everything and go everywhere together. One day Rita falls sick and the black sheep will prepare Rita a sweet surprise proving she is indeed the best friend ever! A touching picture book that is sure to enchant and entertain both children and adults. Author and illustrator: Silvana de Menezes Pages: 40 Format: 23 x 23 ISBN: 978-85-249-2044-8
Totem
(picture book)
Discover what happens when, in the heart of the Amazon forest, animals come together to help a little Brazilian Indian boy to build a totem and reach the moon. Dazzling illustrations capture the mind of little kids in this enchanting picture book about the legend of the splendid Victoria regia, the Amazon water-lily. Author and illustrator: Márcia Széliga Pages: 32 Format: 24,5 x 25 ISBN: 978-85-249-2052-3 7
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Ages 5 + The boy who collected water
Author: Elaine Pasquali Cavion Illustrator: Lúcia Hiratsuka Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 25 ISBN: 978-85-249-1959-6
Young boys love to collect things, stamps, rocks, coins, truck toys, and even bugs. Francisco collects water and he has thousands of reasons to collect them. They nurture our imagination, quench our dreams and hold us forever close to everything and everyone we love. Every tear, every dive in the river, every summer shower keep within them the simplicity of happiness. Young captain Francisco takes everyone to navigate through life with love, poetry, and joy.
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The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo
Author: Cris Rogerio Illustrator: André Neves Pages: 40 – Format: 23 x 26 ISBN: 978-85-249-1912-1
Who are we? What are the things that makes us happy? Do we all have to do everything everyone else does all the time? Carmela Caramelo doesn´t think so. Turn the pages of this whimsically illustrated book and enjoy the heartening tale of a passionate, free-spirited woman whose only commitment is to have fun being herself. In a very child-friendly format, the author cleverly delivers the fundamental message of acceptance and self-confidence, celebrates multiculturalism, and promotes character growth.
The spotted heart girl
Author: Silmara Rascalha Casadei Illustrator: Lisie de Lucca Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 21 ISBN: 978-85-249-1398-3 8
One upon a time there was a little girl who had a problem, spots popping out all over her heart. A warm relationship between the girl and a wise old man take her on a journey into her own heart to reveal that each spot is a special story of her life. This thoughtful friendship encourages the girl to value those stories as feelings and she then begins to embrace a whole new world of self-acceptance and freedom.
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Ages 5 +
The journey of a bread loaf From the wheat crops in the country side to its final destination in our tummies, the journey a bread loaf takes to our dining tables will enchant children everywhere. The book´s beautiful illustrations are sure to have everyone´s mouths watering! Author and illustrator: Sérgio Meurer Pages: 36 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1700-4
Two houses
Author: Fábio Supérbi, Juliana Notari and Marcelo Maluf Illustrator: Fábio Supérbi and Juliana Notari Pages: 24 – Format: 20 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1960-2 10
Children are never too young to start exploring the differences that make us unique. A delightful tale of two very different door-to-door neighbors introduces children to the power of diversity. John´s house is as round as a cookie and Antonio´s square as sliced bread. John recycles his garbage and Antonio simply throws his away. John loves books and music, so does Antonio. From these endearing characters emerges a tale of a friendship born from looking at our similitudes and embracing each other’s differences.
Every child is entitled to learn to read the world This inviting, bright book shows that all children have the right to read, but not only ready words. Every child has the right to play with the myths and legends, converse with pictures, come up with new and different worlds, set their imagination free, live out their dreams, share words and thoughts with their parents, teachers, and friends. Simple words and colorful illustrations ultimately show that every child has the right to feel as part of the world.
The ABC of Human Rights
Author: Fabiano dos Santos Piúba Illustrator: Rafael Limaverde Pages: 32 – Format: 16 x 23 ISBN: 978-85-249-1538-3
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an extremely important document. It exists to ensure justice, peace, mutual respect and dignity to every person. Human Rights are applicable everywhere and are the same to everyone. This book is an entertaining way to teach the Human Rights to children from an early age and ensure they will build a world ever so gentle, just, happy, understanding and abundant with mutual respect. Author: Dulce Seabra and Sérgio Maciel Illustrator: Albert Llinares Pages: 64 – Format: 18 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-2003-5
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Ages 8 +
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The Midnight embrace A handsome golden sunflower king falls in love with an unpretentious stunningly shiny red rose. Even though their love is real the young king will have to prove it after he chooses the riches of a deceitful envious flower over the modest present of his wife on his birthday. A delicate tale of vanity, envy and deception striving to prevail over the power of true love, but will they? Author: Maria da Glória Cardia de Castro Illustrator: Ana Maria Moura Pages: 48 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1847-6
Oops! The world is upside down
Author: Jonas Ribeiro Illustrator: Claudia Cascarelli Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1690-8
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The world turns upside down for a young boy after the divorce of his parents. He then takes matters into his own hands and decides to literally live his life upside down and see the world as he feels it. It acknowledges the emotional challenges children may feel when parents separate and explains that the child is not to blame. It highlights that he/she will continued to be loved just as before. The key message behind this simple and beautiful book is that the love a parent feels for a child is constant and never dies, no matter what happens.
Giros, never-ending stories “The woman who loves the man who hunts the dog that chases the cat that eats the cheese men eat”. You get the idea. Fun never-ending cyclical stories from different cultures that help children develop their vocabulary and improve their reading skills. This boisterous and bright book is the perfect read-aloud to savor with curious little ones who are exploring the world of diverse cultures for the first time.
Author: Mila Behrendt Illustrator: Marco Antonio Godoy Pages: 48 – Format: 23 x 30 ISBN: 978-85-249-1576-5
It´s a goal! It is believed that soccer was first played over 3,000 years ago in China. Today it´s played everywhere in the world. Readers will devour every detail about the history of the most popular sport in the world. Author: Luisa Massarani and Marcos Abrucio Illustrator: Ivan Zigg Pages: 32 – Format: 19 x 25,5 ISBN: 978-85-249-0993-1
Stone carriers Peter has always believed that he must walk around carrying a load of rocks (his own and everyone else´s). One day he comes across a girl who carries no rocks at all. Both children and parents will find wisdom in this insightful story about the shame and fears forced upon most of us for generations and the liberating moment when we let go of them. Author: Sandra Branco Illustrator: Elma Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1411-9
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Ages 8 +
Zanzibar, the haunted island
Author: Rogério Andrade Barbosa Illustrator: Mauricio Negro Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1986-2
The exotic and exuberant island of Zanzibar, located on the Indian Ocean in Tanzania, is the scenery for this chilling book that is sure to get under the young reader´s skin. Suleiman, a muslim boy guides the reader through the spooky tales of the walking dead, mighty midgets, sea ghosts and Popobawa, an evil spirit. The author Rogério Andrade Barbosa has written a chilling yet fascinating journey to the legends and myths of this magnetic place. Children will be thinking about this story long after they´ve put the book down.
The universe of Julieta on her bicycle
Author: Liana Leão Illustrator: Márcia Széliga Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1078-4
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This book is the captivating story of Julieta, a girl who does everything her own way, is never wrong, and hates changes. She loves to ride her bicycle always on the same path, following a straight line; however, one day Julieta is faced with curves along the way and thneed to alter her course. What will she do? A thoughtful book that will reveal both kids and parents that takes courage to have a flexible and adaptive approach to life, but it provides the child with the opportunity to blossom and prosper.
The prince who loved to tell stories Every story whispers wisdom in this beautifully crafted book that invites children of all ages to discover some of the most beautiful parables Jesus told his disciples. A book families will delight in year after year.
Author and illustrator: Ellen Pestili Pages: 64 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1958-9
Madiba, the African boy The splendid stirring story of an ordinary defiant, troublemaker village boy who grows up to lead an entire nation to freedom. From Nelson Mandela´s childhood in the boondocks of South Africa, to his many years in prison and, finally, his freedom and extraordinary rise to become the dynamic leader of his country. The youngest readers will be taken on an ever so inspiring journey to the life of a man whose trailblazing accomplishments took him to be a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Author: Rogério Andrade Barbosa Illustrator: Alarcão Pages: 28 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1821-6
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Ages 8 + Baby Vampire
Author: Regina Drummond Illustrator: Márcia Széliga Pages: 56 – Format: 16 x 23 ISBN: 978-85-249-1659-5
A baby vampire is a vampire before it is a baby or is it the other way around? Impossible to know. One thing is certain, no one is born a vampire. Quite the opposite, you become one either by choice or by evil imposition. At least that´s what people used to think before an adorable baby vampire was born in Transylvania. Regina Drummond brings a fresh view and a modern feel to the classic vampire stories as she takes kids back in time to a fascinating burgh in the Middle Ages where they will learn more about the everyday-life and believes of people who lived at that time.
One for all and all for one The life of mammals
Author: Cristina Santos Illustrator: Leandro Lopes Pages: 24 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1843-8
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This book is a first glimpse into the world of mammals for young children. Easy to read, it explains the basic characteristic that all mammals share, life in groups. The constant search for food, predators lurking around… to protect themselves mammals assemble in groups and to manage their complex and ofttimes tense relationships takes a great deal of intelligence. The stories set in the rain forests of Brazil, the Brazilian Pantanal, in the Caatinga and in the Amazon teach kids how clever some animals are, take them on an exploration of the lives of mammals, and make every child feel connected to nature.
The little box of noses A toucan unhappy with his beak goes to a parrot doctor to have his appearance changed. On the road to self-acceptance the little bird tries out all sorts of different noses, like the ant´s, thus becoming a toucant, toucan + ant. A mishmash of animals names make this a great book for all kids because it´s funny, silly and holds the valuable lesson that sometimes what we don´t like about ourselves is exactly what makes us unique and beautiful. The artwork for this book is wonderful and they manage to display a great deal of emotion.
Author: Liana Leão Illustrator: Márcia Széliga Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1481-2
Silk crafted tales An impressive, lavishly illustrated delicate book on Japanese legends that have for ever lived on the memory of author Lúcia Hiratsuka. An enduring treasury of literature and multiculturalism that will teach young minds the importance of respect, perseverance, and self-confidence. This award winning book is the ideal storybook for kids and parents to savor together and learn more about cultures and different traditions from around the world.
Author and illustrator: Lúcia Hiratsuka Pages: 48 Format: 18 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1287-0
When the Sun fell for Earth The Sun and the Earth fell in love. Once they started dating the entire world collapsed. What would they do? Earth had to decide between her love for the Sun and the world´s safety. How to make an educated choice when love is at stake? Creative argument and alluring illustrations alerts children about the effects of climate change and the importance of astronomy. Author: Amir Piedade Illustrator: Ana Maria Moura Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1473-7 17
Ages 8 + The secret life of ants
Author: Cristina Santos Illustrator: Leandro Lopes Pages: 24 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1668-7
Children will be thrilled to learn about the fascinating life of ants. They can live almost everywhere on the planet! These little dirt diggers come in all shapes, sizes, colors and have crawled the Earth since the time of dinosaurs. Ants protect huge forests by capturing insects, clearing seeds away from trees and releasing very important nutrients to the soil. Although small in size, they are mighty in resources, live in organized communities with queens, males, workers and greatly depend on each other. In this gripping book by biologist author Cristina Santos kids will explore the wonderful and complex ways in which these industrious little bugs work together to keep their communities alive.
The story of Hermes
Author: Paulo César Simões-Lopes Illustrator: Ane Mitri Pages: 52 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1956-5
When Melinda first met Hermes, a seal strayed on a beach, it was love at first-sight. A strong bond is formed between the two and the girl will go far and beyond to keep Hermes protected from the dangers of men. After reading his book, young children and adults alike will look at the kindness of animals – and humans – a little differently. A moving story that will prove that friendship is stronger than the differences that oftentimes insist in keeping us apart.
Hans Staden (comics)
Adapter and illustrator: Jô Oliveira Pages: 68 Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-2073-8 18
In the 16th century German adventurer Hans Staden was captured by the Tupinambá Indian tribe (known for practicing cannibalism) while serving as a gunner on the Brazilian coast. In a teenager-friendly comic book style, this is the account of Staden´s capture, captivity, death dodging strategies to remain alive, and final escape. An entertaining, historically informative, artful, and riveting interpretation of an explorer´s fascinating life.
The boy who wrote history Paulo Freire was born to a family with very limited means, but the lack of money early in his life made him a hero to those he helped with his literacy program throughout the world. The book presents the young reader with every step that took Paulo from a seemingly unfortunate start in life to travel around the globe and end up getting a Nobel Prize nomination. This uplifting true story is the celebration of the courageous life of a simple Brazilian man that will inspire thousands of young children and their parents worldwide.
Author: Mere Abramowicz and Silmara Rascalha Casadei Illustrator: Marco Antonio Godoy Pages: 40 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1671-7
The voices in the woods The Tupi Indians of Brazil say that the moon is actually Iaci, a pale white skin Indian girl who long time ago built a ladder all the way into the skies escorted by birds and made the night sky her final destination. The stories in this book are myths and legends drawn from the native cultures of Brazil and depict the native view of the world – that we are entrusted with the very special mission of maintaining the natural balance and being the Keepers of the Earth. Each story is beautifully illustrated by Mateus Rios.
Author: Celso Sisto Illustrator: Mateus Rios Pages: 60 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1826-1
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Ages 8 + Who´s afraid of Papangu? Papangu is a legendary masked man who wanders on the streets of Brazil on ash Wednesdays wearing rags and waving a whip on his hand. When Papangu walks by kids call on him cheering and asking for food. This beautifully illustrated rhyming book celebrates the multicultural aspects of the Brazilian traditions and folklore. Author: Goimar Dantas Illustrator: Claudia Cascarelli Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1675-5
Leonardo from Vinci
Author: Nilson Moulin and Rubens Matuck Illustrator: Rubens Matuck Pages: 96 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-0859-0
This is the award winning story of two friends embarking on a journey to discover the secrets of Da Vinci. Through a visionary storytelling, children of all ages will have the opportunity to revisit the life of this gifted painter, talented musician, and accomplished scientist and inventor from when he was just a boy living in the countryside of Italy. The illustrations in this accessible portrait of a simple and fascinating man who loved to observe nature and cherished the simple things of his childhood include reproductions of works by the artist.
Stories from story-tellers
Organization: Lenice Gomes and Fabiano Moraes Illustrator: Ciça Pages: 128 – Format: 21 x 28 ISBN: 978-85-249-1612-0 20
The work of various authors from Brazil, Mexico and Portugal. Heroes and villains, warriors and royalty, ghosts and fairies – there's something here for everyone. The tales, all American legends, guide young readers through a myriad of pathways and translate the multiple facets of childhood and adolescence into an expression of dream and fantasy, joy and learning. An impeccable work with multicultural value and the perfect book to teach young readers valuable lessons.
The outstanding Brazilian natural life from A to Z Brazil is home to the greatest biodiversity on the planet. Furthermore, Brazil tops the list of vegetable, primate, mammal, fresh water fish, and insect species—not to mention that it is among the nations concentrating the vastest diversity of amphibians, birds, and reptiles as well. From the Amazon River dolphin, to the Kapok Tree, the Rat Snake, and the Zoguezogue—the brown-titi monkey—this ecologic book brings interesting facts and information about the diversity of Brazil´s wild life. One of the greatest features about this volume is that it cleverly relates the names of Brazilian animals (and plants) to each letter of the alphabet; thus making them easier to memorize. An indispensable reference for teachers, naturalists, parents, children, and nature lovers of all ages. Portuguese
Phonetic Transcription (General American English)
English
Author: Cristina Santos Illustrator: Freekje Veld Pages: 64 – Format: 21 x 28
Scientific
әʊ ˈdɑːˌdɑːrɒzzuː dei liː ɑː (ohhdahdahahzoodaylee are)
Indigo Macaw
Anodorhynchus leari
Boto Vermelho
bәʊltәʊ ˈvɜː meɪ ˈliːәʊ (bowl toe vermayleo)
Amazon River Dolphin
Inia geoffrensi
Caninana
kәnɪn ˈnænә(can in nana)
Rat snake
Spilotes pullatus
Dossel
dәʊsel(doughsell)
Canopy
Dossel
Ema
ˈemә(emma)
Greater Rhea
Rhea americana
Furão
fuːdaʊl(foodowl)
Lesser grison
Galictis cuja
Garapuvu
ˈɡɑːtәpuː vuː(guattapoo voo)
Brazilian Fire Tree
Schizolobium parahyba
Harpia
ˈer ˈpiː ˈɑː(Are pee ah)
Harpy eagle
Harpia harpyja
Irara
jә ˈdәyada(yada)
Tayra
Eira barbara
Jupará
dʒuːpɔː ˈdә(jewpadah)
Kinkajou
Potos flavus
Kuika
kuːl ˈɪˌkә(cool e-kah)
Water opossum
Chironectes minimus
Lobo-guará
lәʊbәʊlˈɡwɑˈdә (lowbowlguahdah)
Maned wolf
Chrysocyon brachyurus
Maguari
ˈmɑː ˈɡwæti(maguaty)
Maguari Stork
Ciconia maguari
Narceja
ˈmɑː ˈɡwæti(maguaty)
South American Snipe
Gallinago paraguaiae
Onça-parda
ɒnsaɪpɑː ˈdә(on sigh pardah)
Mountain Lion
Puma concolor
Pirarucu
pɪә ˈdәdʌlkuːl(pidahdull cool)
Amazon river paiche
Arapaima gigas
Quiri-quiri
kwiːdiː - kwiː diː (kweedy-kweedy)
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Restinga
Hæstɪn ˈɡuː(hast in guh)
Atlantic Rainforest biome
Restinga
Samaúma
sʌm ɑː ʊlmɑː (some a ullma)
Kapok tree
Ceiba pentandra
Tecelão
teseɪ lɔːl(Tessehlol)
Golden-winged Cacique
Cacicus chrysopterus
Urutau
teseɪ lɔːl(Tessehlol)
Grey Potoo
Nyctibius griseus
Vitória-Régia
vɪˈtɔːrɪәˈreɡiɑː(vitoriaregiah)
Giant waterlily
Giant waterlily
Waxini
wɒʃniː (washknee)
Crab-eating raccoon
Procyon cancrivorus
Xaxim
ʂaʃiːn(shasheen’)
Dicksonia sellowiana
Dicksonia sellowiana
Ybyrapitanga
ˈiːbiˈdәpiːˈtɒŋә (Ebydahpeetonga)
Pau Brasil
Caesalpinia echinata
Zogue-Zogue
ˈzәʊɡ-ˈzәʊɡ(zogue-zogue)
Brown-titi Monkey
Callicebus brunneus
Arara-Azul-de-Lear
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Ages 8 +
Art History for teens – book series Author and illustrator: Denise
Rochael – Format: 21 x 26
The Art History for teens series is an insightful and heartwarming introduction for young readers and adults alike to the world of art. The books proceed chronologically, from the genesis of creativity in the caves of Western Europe up to the Renaissance of Michelangelo and Da Vinci. The format and style call for no need of explanations and technical orientations, thus appealing to teenagers and inspiring the young reader to learn more about the vital role art plays in the development of character, critical thinking, social awareness, and creativity. This series is, undeniably, a feast to the mind and soul to have in every school, library, or at home.
Silent Witness The impressive paintings of, mainly, animals and hunters made by prehistoric men in caves unveil the astonishing sophistication and technique the artwork of the people who walked the earth long before us had. The author takes the young reader on a guided tour to show them what life was really like in the Stone Age as everyday men and women endured to see through yet another day. Teenagers will learn that what makes Cave Paintings so especial is that they immortalize our ancestor´s fight for survival – and that makes it the highest level of art.
The Art that lives on Ancient Egyptians had an utterly commitment to the cult of the dead. Egyptian tombs were adorned with hieroglyphs and symbols because they believed in a happy afterlife for a few deserving lucky ones, meaning the royalty – especially the might pharaoh entitled to be forever waited on by his servants. Reading this book feels pretty much like being on a guided tour in a museum, as teens learn that art and religion were intrinsically connected to this ancient people. The author grants young readers ingress to the world of the sun god Ra, Isis the goddess of fertility, Anubis the god of the afterlife, and the mighty Thoth - god of the moon, writing and wisdom. Teens and adults alike will love to discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt as never before!
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Stone Gods Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo… Marble sculptures of the gods and goddesses who ruled religion in ancient Greece help Greek art to remain vivid in our memories today. The young reader will have a glimpse of the development of and explore the humanity embodied in the Greek arts from literature to sculpture, theatre, and architecture. Designed especially for young adult, this book offers an insight into what the great works of the Greeks meant at the time they were created.
Between heaven and hell Belief free from reason. Art in the middle Ages was all about an invisible world people believed in and was terrified of inhabited by a hoard of angels and demons. For the peoples in the middle Ages, paintings were gifts presented to god and the saints (mainly displayed in cathedrals, churches, palaces, monasteries) to straighten their relationship with them and receive back favors and forgiveness. The easy to read and understand texts in this book provide the young reader and adults alike with a comprehensive overview of a particular period in time that has deeply impacted the development of western culture.
Colors between light and shadow Teenagers will be captivated by the Renaissance, a powerful cultural movement that completely shifted the course of humanity and shaped the Western world. The author´s very accessible and easily readable texts takes the young reader and adults alike to witness the great achievements of sculptors, painters, architects, mathematicians, scientists… men such as Donatello and Michelangelo, Da Vinci e Raphael along many other formidable artists and masters who have become synonym to perfection throughout the course of the fascinating history of art. As a wellspring of creativity and innovation, the Renaissance refashioned human-kind´s thinking and behavior and is just the spark today´s teens need to fuel their curiosity and creativity. 23
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ThinkArt – book series on philosophy Author and illustrator: Silvana
de Menezes – Format: 16 x 23
The clever books in this series offer an introduction, teenager-friendly, look at philosophy and help students grapple with age-old questions about central concepts to their own lives. The young reader will be taken back to ancient Greece and experience firsthand the teachings of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras, and Thales of Miletus – Greek philosophers that took the first step into a universe of knowledge we still find ourselves today. Each book aims to develop reasoning and judgment as they nurture the teens´ ability to think for themselves. Excellent books for reading in the classroom with the teacher as a facilitator or alone, by oneself.
Earth, Fire, Water, and Air
Pages: 40 ISBN: 978-85-249-1330-3
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From the time humans first walked the earth we´ve been trying to unravel the mysteries of the universe. This book introduces to teenagers all over the globe the fantastic four of ancient Greece, Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Heraclitus. They sought to understand the meaning of life looking for answers in the four elements: earth, fire, water, and air. Their line of thought might seem, at least, strange for today´s standards, but they were pivotal to the birth of philosophical thinking. Excellent book for reading in the classroom with the teacher as a facilitator or alone, by oneself.
The magic square A book about the passion for knowledge, truth, and freedom presented in a lively way that makes this riveting subject accessible to all teenagers. Just as it is expected young adults learn to do, each philosopher would look at life through his own eyes. Pythagoras came to the conclusion that everything is made up of numbers. Philolaus, a Pythagorean, would go as far as saying that even God is a number and Diogenes despised mathematics, human nature, and its desires. They are considered the last pre-Socratic philosophers and are in this book promoting the striking encounter between numbers and dreams. Excellent book for reading in the classroom with the teacher as a facilitator or alone, by oneself.
Pages: 48 ISBN: 978-85-249-1327-3
All I know is that I know nothing The book takes a fresh look at philosophy by bringing theater and history together and making each character much more relatable to teenagers. The book reads pretty much like a play and on center stage the young reader will find the three protagonists of this marvelous spectacle of life: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle leading them to look over concepts such as ethics, purpose, education, nature and science. This is an excellent book for reading in the classroom with the teacher as a facilitator or alone, by oneself.
Pages: 48 ISBN: 978-85-249-1328-0
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Ages 8 +
Whazup? – book series A Dynamic and inspiring collection of 4 books that tap into the very important subjects teenagers – as all of us – are concerned about with an innovative approach that aims to guide the discoveries and aspirations so typical to adolescence and help both parents and teachers to arouse in the young reader the sense of deliverance and responsibility. Young minds will find that the classroom can be a great place to debate concepts such as values, critical thinking, altruism, history, and reality. Beyond the classroom, the books keep teens connected by making references to the internet, films, and music to better dialogue with the Generation Z. Undoubtedly this series will positively affect teen readers everywhere.
What is a question? Once upon a time in a land very very close by there was a boy and a philosopher who met in a classroom at an ordinary school and lead teenagers in an excursion to the kingdom of questions and discussions, a land where Socrates, Aristotle, Nietzsche, Voltaire, Epicurus and so many others were (and still are) kings. This accessible and exciting book invites young readers to examine life´s most challenging questions, tackle into their own ideas, and discover their own opinions in a conversational writing style that teens love. The author also suggests other books and films to guide young readers even further in their reasoning and reflections.
Author: Mario Sergio Cortella and Silmara Rascalha Casadei Illustrator: Rodrigo Abrahim Pages: 56 – Format: 16 x 23 ISBN: 978-85-249-1443-0
Human Development, what about it?
Author: Katia Gonçalves Mori and Silmara Rascalha Casadei Illustrator: Joubert José Lancha Pages: 64 – Format: 16 x 23 ISBN: 978-85-249-1943-5 26
“People are the real wealth of a nation” stated the first Human Development Report in 1990. That is the premise of this magnificent and valuable book developed especially for teens. Discussions in a classroom guide boys and girls through a thoughtful odyssey to important concepts in humanitarianism. With the turning of each page they unveil a world of possibilities to better themselves by building social conscience and putting their talents and gifts to the common good.
How do we build peace? The arrival of a new guy at school disliked by his peers stirs emotions among a group of students. Written with simplicity especially for young adults, this is a thorough book that covers issues of war as kids debate on peace. Young adults will relate the common moments of their daily lives with the theories, contributions, and reflections left by science, fine arts, literature, music, films and religions as ways to the harmonious coexistence among all human beings. This page-turner proves that with education and altruism a respectful, pleasurable and altogether peaceful coexistence among men is, indeed, feasible.
Author: Luis Henrique Beust and Silmara Rascalha Casadei Illustrator: Claudia Cascarelli and Marco Antonio Godoy Pages: 96 – Format: 16 x 23 ISBN: 978-85-249-1532-1
What´s the history of history?
Author: Lílian Lisboa Miranda and Silmara Rascalha Casadei Illustrator: Tati Móes Pages: 88 – Formato: 16 x 23 ISBN: 978-85-249-1566-6
Where does history come from? This concise but comprehensive book is an introduction to the science of history making presented in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. The author brings young readers closer to every historic event to show how all people, regardless of economic condition and social status, are active players in history, thus capable of influencing (positively or negatively) in the course of the world they live in. A simple and accessible approach of the main themes that are involved in the making of history such as sources, methods, and analyses.
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Ages 10 + Puppy-love
Author: Edson Gabriel Garcia Illustrator: Kikko Pages: 72 – Format: 14 x 19 ISBN: 978-85-249-1528-4
Do you remember when you first fell in love? That innocence of feeling drawn to a girl or boy for the first time? How do kids tell their best friend they´re in love with them? The fear of thinking their crush could be unrequited. Children´s first crush takes them into a world of fantasy and daydreaming about what it would be like to be together with another person. This book will help preteens navigate through the stormy tumult of experiencing love for the first time as they relate do the characters in the stories dynamically told by Edson Gabriel Garcia.
Swimming against the tide
Author: Maria da Glória Cardia de Castro Illustrator: Joubert José Lancha Pages: 72 – Format: 14 x 21 ISBN: 978-85-249-1864-3 28
The true story of Lea, a troubled runaway teenage girl outcast in a world of drugs, sex, teen pregnancy, self-loathing and total despair. It might sound like a life of misfortune; however, it isn´t. A teen lost in the hurdles of adolescence that takes her to hit rock-bottom just to raise up and face that she must meet her biggest challenge yet, to live. Family and friends come together to ease out the ways of bad choices and their consequences in the lives of loved ones and give place to a life of hope and fulfilled dreams. A book that will help young readers to understand the concept of cause and consequences.
FNLIJ – AWARD 2008 The best non fiction book
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Theme Animals/ Creatures
Award Winners Being Brave
Books about Art Boys
Character values
Coming of age Cooking/Food Dark fantasy books Deception Diversity/It´s ok to be different
Educational
Fairytales and Folktales
Family
Feelings (anxiety, tension, anger, fear...) Field Trips and Other Adventures Freedom Fighters
Freedom Stories
Friends
Title The secret life of ants Animals kiss MENnimal The little box of noses One for all and all for one. The life of mammals Stories from story-tellers Silk crafted tales Leonardo from Vinci The voices in the woods The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo Stone carriers Swimming against the tide Leonardo from Vinci Art History for teens – book series The lake Madiba, the African boy The boy who collected water Oops! The world is upside down The boy who wrote history Madiba, the African boy ThinkArt – book series on philosophy The voices in the woods The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo The prince who loved to tell stories Stone carriers Swimming against the tide Stories from story-tellers Stone carriers The spotted heart girl Oops! The world is upside down Swimming against the tide The journey of a bread loaf Baby Vampire Zanzibar, the haunted island Oops! The world is upside down Two houses The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo Stone carriers The little box of noses When the Sun fell for Earth The secret life of ants ThinkArt – book series on philosophy Leonardo from Vinci The journey of a bread loaf Every child is entitled to learn to read the world When the Sun fell for Earth The ABC of Human Rights One for all and all for one. The life of mammals Art History for teens – book series Whazup? – book series The midnigh embrace Stories from story-tellers Who´s afraid of Papangu? Animals kiss The lake Stone carriers Oops! The world is upside down One for all and all for one. The life of mammals Swimming against the tide Oops! The world is upside down Swimming against the tide The spotted heart girl Leonardo from Vinci The journey of a bread loaf The boy who wrote history Madiba, the African boy The voices in the woods Stone carriers Every child is entitled to learn to read the world When the Sun fell for Earth The ABC of Human Rights Swimming against the tide Two houses The spotted heart girl Stone carriers
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Theme Friendship & Love
Girls
Goofy stuff to read
Growing Up
History
How things work
Inspirational
Legends, Myths and fables
Life Lessons Love is in the Air
Making a Difference
Me and My life Mothers
Multicultural
Mysteries
Nature
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Title Two Houses The spotted heart girl Stone carriers When the Sun fell for Earth The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo The boy who collected water The spotted heart girl The midnigh embrace The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo The boy who collected water Animals kiss Giros, never-ending stories When the Sun fell for Earth Stone carriers The spotted heart girl Oops! The world is upside down Baby Vampire Madiba, the African boy It´s a goal! ThinkArt – book series on philosophy Leonardo from Vinci The lake The journey of a bread loaf Zanzibar, the haunted island Art History for teens – book series The journey of a bread loaf Baby Vampire Madiba, the African boy Leonardo from Vinci The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo The boy who collected water Swimming against the tide Silk crafted tales The prince who loved to tell stories Zanzibar, the haunted island The voices in the woods Who´s afraid of Papangu? Stories from story-tellers The boy who wrote history Madiba, the African boy The secret life of ants Stone carriers When the Sun fell for Earth The midnigh embrace The boy who wrote history Madiba, the African boy ThinkArt – book series on philosophy Leonardo from Vinci The boy who collected water The spotted heart girl Oops! The world is upside down Swimming against the tide Oops! The world is upside down The boy who wrote history Madiba, the African boys It´s a goal! Silk crafted tales ThinkArt – book series on philosophy The voices in the woods Leonardo from Vinci The journey of a bread loaf The spotted heart girl Who´s afraid of Papangu? Giros, never-ending stories Stories from story-tellers Baby Vampire The voices in the woods Zanzibar, the haunted island Who´s afraid of Papangu? The secret life of ants The voices in the woods Leonardo from Vinci
Silent Reading Reading Aloud Age 5+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 8+ 5+ 5+ 3+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 3+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 5+ 10+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 5+ 8+ 10+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+
Theme Nature
Parents Phylosophy Princesses Read the Pictures
Reflection
Science Short Stories
Sleepy time
Sports Standing Tall Strong Females/ Girl Power
Tall Tales
Thanks for the Dreamers
Wisdom
World Travel
Title Animal kisses The lake The journey of a bread loaf MENnimal When the Sun fell for Earth One for all and all for one. The life of mammals Oops! The world is upside down ThinkArt – book series on philosophy Leonardo from Vinci Whazup? – book series Silk crafted tales The midnigh embrace Stories from story-tellerss Rita´s black sheep The bird tree Totem The secret life of ants Silk crafted tales ThinkArt – book series on philosophy The voices in the woods Leonardo from Vinci Two houses The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo The boy who collected water MENnimal The spotted heart girl The prince who loved to tell stories Stone carriers The little box of noses Every child is entitled to learn to read the world The ABC of Human Rights The midnigh embrace Oops! The world is upside down Stories from story-tellers Swimming against the tide The secret life of ants Leonardo from Vinci When the Sun fell for Earth Silk crafted tales The voices in the woods The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo The boy who collected water Animal kisses The spotted heart girl Every child is entitled to learn to read the world Giros, never-ending stories The little box of noses When the Sun fell for Earth Stories from story-tellers It´s a goal! Swimming against the tide The voices in the woods The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo Swimming against the tide The boy who wrote history Madiba, the African boy ThinkArt – book series on philosophy Leonardo from Vinci The boy who wrote history Madiba, the African boy ThinkArt – book series on philosophy Leonardo from Vinci ThinkArt – book series on philosophy The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo The boy who collected water The spotted heart girl The prince who loved to tell stories Stories from story-tellers Leonardo from Vinci
Silent Reading Reading Aloud Age 3+ 3+ 5+ 3+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 3+ 8+ 3+ 3+ 3+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 3+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 5+ 3+ 5+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 10+ 8+ 5+ 10+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 8+ 8+ 8+
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