Fútbol Mundial México: Explora el mundo a través del fútbol (Soccer World) (Spanish Edition) - Hardcover

Zohn, Ethan; Rosenberg, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1936313758 ISBN 13: 9781936313754

Publisher: Nomad Press, 2011

Synopsis

Following professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on another global adventure, this entertaining and educational handbook explores the cultures and customs of Mexico. From a walking tour of Mexico City and visits to the ruins of the country’s ancient civilizations to a once-in-a-lifetime butterfly migration sanctuary and colorful Lucha Libre wrestling, this investigation explores the real Mexico, avoiding the commonplace tourist traps and border towns. Activities presented in each chapter include science and math projects based on Mayan cultures, creative writing and art exercises inspired by Mexican folk art and celebrations, and even simple traditional recipes. Staying true to its series, this installation provides the opportunity to research a charitable project in Mexico and make a difference in this wonderful country.

 

Siguiendo el jugador de fútbol profesional Ethan Zohn en otra aventura global, este manual educacional y entretenido explora la cultura y las costumbres de México. Desde un recorrido a pie del Distrito Federal y visitas a las ruinas de las civilizaciones antiguas del país hasta un santuario maravilloso para la migración de las mariposas y la lucha libre animada, esta investigación explora el México real y evita las comunes trampas para turistas y las ciudades fronterizas. Las actividades presentadas en cada capítulo incluyen proyectos de la matemática y la ciencia basados en la cultura maya, ejercicios de escritura creativa y arte inspirados por el arte popular y las celebraciones mexicanas y recetas sencillas tradicionales. Manteniéndose fiel a la serie, este libro provee la oportunidad de investigar un proyecto caritativo en México y hacer una diferencia en este gran país.

About this title

About the Author:

Ethan Zohn is a former professional soccer player, a philanthropist, and a lecturer. He was the winner of Survivor: Africa. He is a cofounder of the African AIDS/HIV project Grassroot Soccer, and he has hosted the environmental travel series Earthtripping. He lives in New York City. David Rosenberg is an award-winning television writer and book author. He has written for the shows Rocket Power, Rugrats, and The Wild Thornberrys, and he has developed animated children’s programming for Walt Disney and Klasky Csupo. He was a contributor to the anthology Male and Female Under 18. He lives in Toluca Lake, California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Nomad Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1936313758
• ISBN 13: 9781936313754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48