The sun rose, "warming the brush house, breaking through its crevices in long streaks. ... The sudden movement was caused by a scorpion that was down the rope that hung the baby's box from the roof. ... Kino stepped up to the box cautiously and slowly, while Coyotito was laughing and reaching to touch the scorpion. The laughing Coyotito shook the rope and the scorpion fell. ... Kino threw the scorpion on to the floor and started to beat it with his fists. ...

• Word Count: 3558
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

The soundbox has four panels: Top: Sumerian wrestling two bulls that have human heads. 2nd level: wolf carries a table with animal parts, preparing for a ceremony; lion carries wine, a jug, and a cup. 3rd level: donkey plays a bull-harp; a bear dances; seated fox plays a rattle. 4th level: What is thought to be a jackal waves rattles; a scorpion man Animals take on human characteristics, figures are in profile but shoulders are frontal. ...

• Word Count: 10708
• Approx Pages: 43
• Grade Level: High School