A lomo de cuento
Explore Spanish-speaking countries through folktales, myths, and legends
Grades 3–8 | 5 Titles
This unique series encourages students to learn about the geography and culture of Spanish-speaking countries as they explore and enjoy their oral tradition. Each title includes four text types and engages students with illustrations, glossaries of regional terms, how-to texts, and poems or songs.
Bring culture into your classroom with these authentic titles
- Folktale, myth, or legend from each of the five countries represented in the series
- Literary nonfiction selection about the story’s setting
- How-to text for an easy-to-make traditional recipe
- Poetry—selected verses from a folk song
- Detailed illustrated map
Best-selling biography series includes 5 Spanish-language titles
- A lomo de cuento por Argentina: El Coquena
- A lomo de cuento por Cuba: El güije de la charca
- A lomo de cuento por México: El pájaro verde
- A lomo de cuento por Perú: El abuelo de la quena
- A lomo de cuento por Puerto Rico: El huerto de los viejitos