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Adventure and exploration, History, United States travel and geography, Adventurers and explorers, Biography
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Conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca's account of his 1528 shipwreck in the New World. Describes his nearly two-thousand-mile journey…
across the unexplored American Southwest with three companions, encountering native tribes, and enduring life-threatening hardships. Some violence. Spanish language. 1542
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Biography, Social issues, General non-fiction, United States travel and geography
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Author and illustrator, a Caldecott Honor and Pura Belpré Award recipient, reflects on her own immigration journey from Mexico to…
America. Her feelings of isolation disappear after she discovers the wonders of a public library. Spanish language. 2018
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Biography, Politics and government, United States travel and geography, Politics and government biography, Women biography, Law and crime
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La primera latina en la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos, Sonia Sotomayor recuerda la influencia formativa de los libros…
en su vida. Ella explora cómo su amor por la literatura le proporcionó la inspiración para realizar sus sueños. Para grados 2-4
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Music biography, Biography, Music, United States travel and geography
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"Award-winning author presents the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carren~o, one of the most famous pianists who, by age nine,…
performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House." -- Provided by NLS
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Biography, Women biography, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography, General non-fiction
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"Discover how 40 influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today! In this collection of short biographies from all over…
Latin America and across the United States, Juliet Menéndez explores the first small steps that set the Latinitas off on their journeys. With gorgeous, hand-painted illustrations, Menéndez shines a spotlight on the power of childhood dreams. From Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to singer Selena Quintanilla to NASA's first virtual reality engineer, Evelyn Miralles, this is a book for aspiring artists, scientists, activists, and more. These women followed their dreams-and they just might encourage you to follow yours!" -- Goodreads
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Animals and wildlife, Nature, Journals and memoirs, Sports and games, United States travel and geography
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Author recalls an encounter from her teenage years when a baby gray whale followed her during a long-distance training swim…
along the California coast. Describes communicating with the calf she called Grayson and battling fatigue, fifty-five-degree water, and dehydration to protect him until he was reunited with his mother. Spanish language. 2007
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Multi-cultural fictionActors biography, Arts and entertainment, Music biography, United States travel and geography
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Biografía de la valiente estrella cantante que superó muchos obstáculos para llegar a la cima del mundo músico latino. Habla…
de sus raíces cubanas, su traslado a Miami, su matrimonio, su carrera y el espantoso accidente que casi le costó la vida. Para alumnos de escuela secundaria y lectores mayores
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United States history, History, Biography, Royalty biography, General non-fiction, United States travel and geography, Indigenous peoples, War, Police and military
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Life story of the Apache chief who led his people against Spanish, Mexican, and US troops in the 1860s. Many…
of his offensives were carried out in retribution for attacks on his family and his Chiricahuan people. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Spanish language. 2004
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Biography, Historical biography, General non-fiction, United States travel and geography
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Highlights the stories of thirty Latinas and Latinos throughout history and their contributions to the cultural, social, and political character…
of the United States. Includes profiles of influential people such as author Sandra Cisneros, actor/director Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Spanish language. 2019
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Multi-cultural fictionSports and games, Biography, Baseball, United States travel and geography
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Brief sketches of fourteen Latin American baseball players from 1900 to 1960, who pioneered the sport in their own countries…
and in the United States. Includes profiles of José Méndez, Luis Tiant, Bobby Ávila, Minnie Miñoso, Roberto Clemente, Juan Marichal, and Felipe Alou. For grades 4-7. Spanish language. 2002
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Biography, Women biography, Social issues, United States history, United States travel and geography, Politics and government biography
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"A picture book of lawyer, politician, and civil rights =LDR Barbara Jordan."--Provided by publisher. Spanish language
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Women biography, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography
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Descubre cómo cuarenta latinas influyentes se convirtieron en las mujeres que hoy celebramos. En esta colección de biografías cortas de…
personajes de toda América Latina y de Estados Unidos, Juliet Menéndez explora los primeros pasitos con los que estas latinitas iniciaron su camino. Con hermosas ilustraciones, hechas a mano, Menéndez pone en relieve el poder que tienen los sueños de la infancia.Desde la jueza de la Corte Suprema Sonia Sotomayor hasta la cantante Selena Quintanilla y la primera ingeniera de realidad virtual de la NASA, Evelyn Miralles, este libro aborda figuras que servirán de inspiración a futuras artistas, científicas, activistas y más. Ellas hicieron realidad sus sueños ¡y hasta puede que te alienten a alcanzar los tuyos!
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General non-fiction, History, United States history, United States travel and geography, Social issues
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En este ultimo libro de su premiada serie de memorias, Francisco Jiménez deja todo atrás en California—una familia cariñosa, una…
novia devota, y la cultura que lo formó—para asistir a la Universidad de Columbia en Nueva York. Rara, honesta y auténtica de la experiencia de los latinos en los Estados Unidos de América, Pasos firmes ahora esta disponible en Español.In this final book in his award-winning series of memoirs, Francisco Jiménez leaves everything behind in California—his loving family, devoted girlfriend, and the culture that raised him—to attend Columbia University. Singular, honest, and an authentic portrayal of the Latinx experience in the USA, Pasos firmes is now available in Spanish.Llevando consigo recuerdos sobre años de pobreza y prejuicios sufridos, Francisco Jiménez entra en un mundo culturalmente diferente al suyo, uno que le hace cuestionarlo todo. ¿Podrá sobresalir entre sus compañeros de la Ivy League? ¿Cómo apoyará a su familia en casa, y a su padre en México, que está demasiado enfermo para trabajar?Esta serie autobiográfica, honesta y conmovedora, ha encontrado un gran número ascendente de lectores. La obra de Jiménez cobra vida con detalles acerca del cariño y la resistencia de la familia y la búsqueda de la identidad contra todo pronóstico aparentemente imposible.
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Food and drink, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography
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The second title of Jorge Argueta's popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrates the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food.…
Now available in paperback, Arroz con leche / Rice Pudding is the second title of Jorge Argueta’s popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrating the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food. From sprinkling the rice into the pot, to adding a waterfall of milk, cinnamon sticks, salt stars and sugar snow, Jorge Argueta’s recipe is not only easy to follow, it is a poetic experience. The lively illustrations by Fernando Vilela feature an enthusiastic young cook who finds no end of joy in making and then slurping up the rice pudding with his family. As in all the titles in this series, Arroz con leche / Rice Pudding conveys the pleasure of making something delicious to eat for people you really love. A great book for families to enjoy together. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.2 With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
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Food and drink, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography
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Guacamole is the third title of Jorge Argueta's popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrating the joys of preparing, eating and…
sharing food. Now available in paperback, Guacamole is the third title of Jorge Argueta’s popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrating the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food. Guacamole originated in Mexico with the Aztecs and has long been popular in North America, especially in recent years due to the many health benefits of avocados. This version of the recipe is easy to make, calling for just avocados, limes, cilantro and salt. A little girl dons her apron, singing and dancing around the kitchen as she shows us what to do. Poet Jorge Argueta sees beauty, magic and fun in everything around him — avocados are like green precious stones, salt falls like rain, cilantro looks like a little tree and the spoon that scoops the avocado from its skin is like a tractor. As in all the titles in this series, Guacamole conveys the pleasure of making something delicious to eat for people you really love. A great book for families to enjoy together. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.2 With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.5 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.6 Name the author and illustrator of a text and define the role of each in presenting the ideas or information in a text.
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Multi-cultural fictionUnited States travel and geography
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Following the best-selling Family Pictures, In My Family/En mi familia is Carmen Lomas Garza's continuing tribute to the family and…
community that shaped her childhood and her life. Lomas Garza's vibrant paintings and warm personal stories depict memories of growing up in the traditional Mexican-American community of her hometown of Kingsville, Texas.
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Hobbies and crafts, General non-fiction, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography, Customs and cultures
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Through the magic windows of her cut-paper art, Carmen shows us her family, her life as an artist, and the…
legends of her Aztec past. An accompanying workbook is described below.
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United States travel and geography, Poetry
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Now available in Spanish! In this powerful companion to her award-winning memoir Enchanted Air, Newbery Honor–winning author Margarita Engle recounts…
her teenage years during the turbulent 1960s.Margarita Engle&’s childhood straddled two worlds: the lush, welcoming island of Cuba and the lonely, dream-soaked reality of Los Angeles. But the revolution has transformed Cuba into a mystery of impossibility, no longer reachable in real life. Margarita longs to travel the world, yet before she can become independent, she&’ll have to start high school. Then the shock waves of war reach America, rippling Margarita&’s plans in their wake. Cast into uncertainty, she must grapple with the philosophies of peace, civil rights, freedom of expression, and environmental protection. Despite overwhelming circumstances, she finds solace and empowerment through her education. Amid the challenges of adolescence and a world steeped in conflict, Margarita finds hope beyond the struggle, and love in the most unexpected places.
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Multi-cultural fictionUnited States travel and geography
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Welcome to José's neighborhood. In his barrio, people speak an easy mix of Spanish and English and sometimes even Chinese.…
The masked revelry of Halloween leads into the festive remembrances of the Day of the Dead. And murals on the walls and buildings sing out the stories of the people who live here. As familiar as any neighborhood yet as strange as a foreign country, Jose's barrio isn't in Mexico or Argentina--it's in San Francisco. Award-winning author and photographer George Ancona follows José through a season in the barrio, and in the process gives readers a glimpse of a community as rich and varied as America itself.
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Health and medicine, General non-fiction, United States travel and geography
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Existen los fantasmas? ¡Viaja al medio oeste de Estados Unidos y deci´delo tu´! Explora los rincones de la mansio´n Lemp,…
atraviesa el cementerio de Bachelor’s Grove y recorre el castillo de Franklin. ¡Te espera una aventura espeluznante!