Angela Weaves a Dream: The Story of a Young Maya Artist
- ISBN-10
- 0786820608
- ISBN-13
- 9780786820603
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction / General
- Pages
- 47
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997-04-02
- Publisher
- Hyperion Books for Children
- Author
- Michele Sola
Description
Vibrant photographs complement a portrait of ten-year-old Angela, who is learning the tradition of art weaving from others in her village while also become aware of the myths behind the symbols that are used, in a study accompanied by a glossary and loom diagram.
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