Game of freedom : Mestre Bimba and the art of capoeira by Tonatiuh, Duncan 

BTSB Prebound(Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023)

BTSB #: 884820 Available

Dewey: 792.8/BAges: 4-8   
AR: 5.3 LG F&P: P

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Subjects: Bimba,|d1899-1974 Capoeira Brazil

Summary: Lyrical prose and illustrations, inspired by pre-Columbian codices, tell the story of arguably the greatest capoeirista of all time, Mestre Bimba, who fought to turn a misunderstood, persecuted Afro-Brazilian activity into a celebrated art practiced by millions around the world.

Juego de libertad : Mestre Bimba y el arte de la capoeira by Tonatiuh, Duncan 

BTSB PreboundSPANISH(Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023)

BTSB #: 884819 Available

Dewey: 792.8/BAges: 4-8   


Genres:

Subjects: Bimba,|d1899-1974 Capoeira (Dance) Spanish language - Reading materials Brazil

Summary: Lyrical prose and illustrations, inspired by pre-Columbian codices, tell the story of arguably the greatest capoeirista of all time, Mestre Bimba, who fought to turn a misunderstood, persecuted Afro-Brazilian activity into a celebrated art practiced by millions around the world. In Spanish.

Old man and the penguin : a true story of true friendship by Abery, Julie 

BTSB Prebound(Kids Can Press, 2020)

BTSB #: 040208 Available

Dewey: 598.47/NAges: 3-7   
AR: 2.4 LG Lexile: 510 AD

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Subjects: Human-animal relationship Magellanic penguins Penguins - Reintroduction Wildlife conservation Brazil

Summary: The true story of Joao Pereira de Souza of Brazil, who cared for a Magellanic penguin that had been caught in an oil spill.

Penguin of Ilha Grande : from animal rescue to extraordinary friendship by Earle, Shannon 

BTSB Prebound(Charlesbridge, 2023)

BTSB #: 300478 Available

Dewey: 598.47/NAges: 4-7   
Lexile: 540 AD F&P: N

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Subjects: Souza, Joao Pereira de Magellanic penguins Magellanic penguins - Ecology - Brazil Oil spills Wildlife rescue - Brazil Human-animal relationship - Brazil Brazil

Summary: When an oil-covered penguin washes up in Brazil, Seu Joao saves its life. The man and penguin become friends, and the penguin won't return to the wild.