New Releases by George Ancona

Follows the building of stonework for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine from the quarrying of the limestone to the creation of the carvings.

The story of the reintroduction into the wild of golden lion tamarins born in captivity.

Describes how Don Ricardo, a craftsman from Ejutla de Crespo in southern Mexico, makes piñatas for all the village birthday parties and other fiestas.

From October 31 to November 2, people in Mexico celebrate the festival of el Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This photodocumentary follows Pablo and his family as they prepare to honor the memory of Pablo''s grandmother. Ancona''s "photographs catch the affirmation of life that fills the Mexican festival arising from both Aztec and Christian customs honoring the dead....Joyful."--Chicago Tribune. "This intriguing book makes an excellent offering during the Halloween season."--School Library Journal. Also available in a Spanish Language edition, Pablo Recuerda.

Full-color photographs offer an exceptional look at Crow Fair, the largest powwow in the United States, where Crow, Cree, Lakota, Cheyenne, and others gather to celebrate their shared culture and ancestry.

Explores in black-and-white photographs the special relationship between adults and children working together in many different settings.

During the three-day celebration of the Days of the Dead, a young Mexican boy and his family make elaborate preparations to honor the spirits of the dead.

Describes the government program which maintains an ecological balance among wild mustangs by capturing, training, and offering for adoption selected animals.

Describes the use of a simple 35mm camera, and gives advice and projects on composition, lighting, action, etc.

Words and sign language depict a group of students involved in putting on a Thanksgiving play at a school for deaf children.

Explores in black-and-white photographs the special relationship between adults and children working together in many different settings.

Words and sign language depict children at the zoo discovering how to sign the names of various animals and how to tell time.

A pictorial essay of the American family farm, focusing on the daily lives of three families in Massachusetts, Georgia, and Iowa.

Text and photographs introduce some dances of various countries around the world.

Observes an infant''s development during the months between his birth and first birthday.

Presents anecdotal remembrance of older people as told to the author.

A photoessay on the life of a Mexican pinata maker, told in English and Spanish.

Meet Amelia, whose mother came to the United States from the Dominican Republic.

Meet members of a Cuban family in Miami, Florida.