Books del Sur curates Latin America Spanish-language literature to support dual language curriculum.
  • Book cover of Sabores de America with an illustration of a woman eating fruit pictured above the title. Below the title of the book shows illustrations of different vegetables and fruits from America.
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Sabores de América

$19.99
$19.99

Maíz, papa, poroto, palta, zapallo, tomate, ají, maní, chocolate, chirimoya, papaya, camote son algunos de los alimentos que hasta el siglo XV sólo eran consumidos en América. Con este libro podrás cocinar y saber algo más de estos sabrosos alimentos americanos.

 

English Description:

This book is a plant guide, cook book and cultural history book in one. Nineteen kinds of fruit and vegetable are presented, all of which originated on the American continent and today are known the world over. Some of them are indispensable basic foods, such as potatoes, corn, tomatoes, sunflowers, and pumpkin. In short text, the plants are described and their historical importance laid out using examples. There are also delicious recipes on hand. The humorous illustrations create additional appetite to cook and to learn more about the plants. ★ Skipping Stones Honor Award. ★ Edition Award, by The Chilean Book Chamber 2010. ★ The White Ravens 2010.

Publishing Details

Author : Ana María Pavez, Constanza Recart

Illustrator : Isabel Hojas

Author Nationality : Chile

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Year Published: 2009

Instructional Details

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction, Informational, Non-Fiction

Theme: Food, Culture

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