Rita y el Secreto de la Piedra Negra (Spanish, Hardcover)

Exploring what it's like to be a kid, this series' stories are told through the eyes of Rita, a short, dark-haired eight-year-old who has to deal with all of the issues pertaining to her age--family, friends, and school--and she often travels the world with her Uncle Daniel. These humorous books are sure to entertain grade school-age readers." "Explorando lo que es ser nino, se cuenta las historias de esta serie a traves de los ojos de Rita, una nina bajita, con pelo oscuro de ocho anos quien vive situaciones y conflictos propios de su edad--la familia, los amigos y el colegio--y frecuentemente va de viaje por el mundo con su tio Daniel. Estos humorosos libros seguramente entretendran a los lectores jovenes."" Rita is with Uncle Daniel on an archaeological expedition in Libya when one of the members of the group is bitten by a snake. Without any medicine on hand to tend to the wounded man, they're forced to find the black stone, a natural remedy. In search of the mysterious stone, Rita and Uncle Daniel set off on an exciting trip through Africa during which they run across mercenaries, witch doctors, and people more dangerous than the fearsome animals. Action-packed and vibrant, this book will entertain as it teaches and includes a travel journal written by Rita herself. "Rita esta con tio Daniel en una expedicion arqueologica en Libia cuando una serpiente pica a uno de los expedicionarios. Sin medicamento para atender al herido, tienen que buscar la piedra negra, un remedio natural. Al intentar localizar la misteriosa piedra, Rita y tio Daniel emprenden un apasionante viaje por Africa en el cual se encuentran con mercenarios, brujos y gente mas peligrosos que los fieros animales. Trepidante y vibrante, este libro entretendra mientras educa e incluye un cuaderno de viajes elaborado por la propia Rita."