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Language
English
Description
In 1955 a group of missionaries entered a jungle in Ecuador to bring Christianity to a hostile and primitive tribe. Attempting to quell their distrust, they showered the natives with gifts and built an airstrip before being massacred by them. Written by the wife of one of these men, the story will be gripping for believers in such initiatives. Others may be overcome by the melodrama and the Jesus-as-Lord tone that explains the nobility but not the...
3) Ecuador
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Ecuador"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Take a trip to Ecuador! Start in the city of Quito, which is built on the side of a volcano. Then, head into the Mindo Cloud Forest to see some beautiful waterfalls. And don't forget to stop by the colorful Otavalo Market or eat some ceviche! Learn all about Ecuador as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"--
5) Crude
Publisher
First Run Features
Language
English
Description
"An inside look at the infamous $27 billion "Amazon Chernobyl" case, Crude is a real-life high stakes legal drama set against a backdrop of the environmental movement, global politics, celebrity activism, human rights advocacy, the media, multinational corporate power, and rapidly-disappearing indigenous cultures"--Container.
6) Ecuador
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Ecuador. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8" --
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
Description
Tessa, an aspiring investigative journalist, travels to Ecuador as she investigates the sudden death of young cycling superstar Juan Carlos Macias-Le©đn at a charity bike ride.