"Brazil, a warm country in South America, is home to the Amazon rain forest. Sesame Street friends help explain the Carnival celebration, Brazil's love of soccer, and more about the world's fifth-largest country"--

In the days leading up to Mardi Gras, Detective Caleb Rooney comes under investigation for murder, which he allegedly committed while on duty. While under investigation, he discovers a potential terrorist plot against New Orleans.

Holidays are a time of tradition, sharing, and fun. This book explores the history, customs, and symbols of Carnival. Learn how Carnival has changed over time and how it is celebrated around the world. This beautifully illustrated history is also filled with interesting and unusual facts about the holiday such as why people eat gumbo on Carnival and how "Fat Tuesday" got its name. What You Can Do During Carnival and Where You Can Learn More About...

After winning a fish in a carnival game, Daisy loves and cares for it unconditionally...even when it begins to grow into something totally unexpected.

A painting of masked revelers at the Venice carnival has a secret: to stare into the painting is to play dangerously with the unseen demons it hides, and become the victim of its macabre beauty.

"It's Spring Break! During Carnival, Ana & Andrew travel to visit their family on the island of Trinidad. They love watching the parade and dancing to the music. This year, they learn how their ancestors helped create the holiday!"--Amazon.

Tiana and the Mardi Gras Parade: Join Tiana in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras with music, food, a parade and more! Snow White and the Birthday Ball: See how Snow White celebrates a new friend's birthday.

When Cajun fisherman Jacques encounters a magical wish-granting catfish, his wife Jolie asks for many things, including a paddleboat and the title of Mardi Gras queen.

Jekyl Hardy is hosting a Mardi Gras party in his French Quarter apartment, amid Zydeco rhythms and popping champagne corks. On a wild night like this, anything can happen. The guests--including scrapbook-store owner Carmela Bertrand--never imagine it will be murder. But as the evening progresses, Jekyl's neighbor, float designer Archie Baudier, is found on the balcony choked to death with a barbed wire garrote. Buried up to her neck in strange clues,...

Lala, Babyboy, and their parents struggle to cope with the loss of their home to Hurricane Katrina, but find joy again in the celebration of Mardi Gras. Includes facts about Hurricane Katrina and glossary.