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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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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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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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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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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 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, 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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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, 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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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, 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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United States travel and geography, Poetry
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In this poetic memoir, which won the Pura Belpré Author Award and was named a Walter Dean Myers Award Honoree,…
acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. En este poético libro de memorias—ganador del premio Pura Belpré de autor, finalista del premio de YALSA de no ficción y premio de honor Walter Dean Myers—la aclamada autora Margarita Engle recrea su infancia, que transcurrió a caballo entre dos culturas durante la Guerra Fría.Margarita is a girl from two worlds. Her heart lies in Cuba, her mother’s tropical island country, a place so lush with vibrant life that it seems like a fairy tale kingdom. But most of the time she lives in Los Angeles, lonely in the noisy city and dreaming of the summers when she can take a plane through the enchanted air to her beloved island. Words and images are her constant companions—sources of comfort when the children at school are not. Then a revolution breaks out in Cuba. Margarita fears for her far-away family. When the hostility between Cuba and the United States erupts into the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Margarita’s worlds collide in the worst way possible. How can the two countries she loves hate each other so much? And will she ever get to visit her beautiful island again? Margarita es una niña de dos mundos. Su corazón está en Cuba, la isla tropical de su mamá, un sitio tan exuberante, de una vida tan intensa, que parece el reino de un cuento de hadas. Pero la mayor parte del tiempo, vive en Los Ángeles, sola en la bulliciosa ciudad, soñando con los veranos, en los que puede montarse en un avión y viajar por el aire encantado a su amada isla. Las palabras y las imágenes son compañeras constantes, amistosas y reconfortantes, mientras que los niños en la escuela no lo son. Entonces estalla una revolución en Cuba. Margarita teme por su familia lejana. Cuando la hostilidad entre Cuba y Estados Unidos se desata en la invasión de Bahía de Cochinos, los mundos de Margarita chocan de la peor manera posible. ¿Cómo es posible que los dos países que ella quiere se odien tanto mutuamente? ¿Y podrá volver a visitar su hermosa isla de nuevo?
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United States travel and geography
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La guía más completa de la ciudad que nunca duerme.New York es una ciudad que cautiva, enamora y esconde rincones…
que pocos conocen. ¿Dónde comprar un vestido de novia? ¿Cómo se consiguen prendas en liquidación de los más reconocidos diseñadores? ¿A qué restaurantes van a cenar las estrellas de cine? ¿Cuáles son las mejores terrazas para tomar un trago? ¿Qué actividades hacer sin gastar un solo dólar? ¿Adónde ir a pasear en familia?#ChicasenNY es una guía para mujeres prácticas, curiosas y sensibles que no se conforman con los consejos tradicionales acerca de la ciudad y van por más. Para chicas que buscan experiencias que puedan recordar durante toda su vida.#AndyClar, creadora de la comunidad "Chicas en NY", propone una forma distinta de vivir la Gran Manzana, ya sea desde los tacos de una mujer moderna, los ojos de una artista, la organización de una madre o la creatividad de una publicista.Con la colaboración de Jessica Lekerman, Julieta Pink, Laura Azcurra, Malena Guinzburg, Dalia Gutmann, Mona Gallosi y Flor Torrente, entre otras, Andy revela tips, anécdotas e historias personales como lo haría una amiga cuando vuelve de viaje. Este libro es para mujeres de todas las edades y ámbitos que quieran conocer New York como nunca lo imaginaron.
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Politics and government biography, United States travel and geography
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Daniel Hernandez helped save the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and his life experience is a source of true inspiration…
in this heartfelt memoir, told in Spanish."I don't consider myself a hero," says Daniel Hernandez. "I did what I thought anyone should have done. Heroes are people who spend a lifetime committed to helping others." When Daniel Hernandez was twenty years old, he was working as an intern for U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. On January 8, 2011, during a "Congress on Your Corner" event, Giffords was shot. Daniel Hernandez's quick thinking saved Giffords's life until the paramedics arrived and took her to the hospital. Hernandez's bravery and heroism has been noted by many, including President Barack Obama. But while that may have been his most well-known moment in the spotlight, Daniel Hernandez, Jr., is a remarkable individual who has already accomplished much in his young life, and is working to achieve much more. This memoir, told in Spanish, explores Daniel's life, his character, and the traits that a young person needs to rise above adversity and become a hero like Daniel.
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Science and medicine biography, Women biography, United States travel and geography
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Una familia cariñosa, un vecindario repleto de niños y una mamá que cantaba todo el día… Sylvia Acevedo amaba todo…
lo que tenía en la vida. Un día se enfermó su hermanita, y todo cambió.Mientras su familia luchaba por salir adelante después de esa devastadora enfermedad, la vida de la pequeña Sylvia se transformó cuando ingresó a las Brownies. En Girl Scouts le enseñaron a crear sus propias oportunidades. La ayudaron a planificar su futuro y alimentaron su amor por los números y la ciencia.Con renovada seguridad, Sylvia navegó a través de las diferentes expectativas culturales de su escuela y su hogar, abriéndose su propio camino hasta convertirse en una de lxs primerxs latinx en obtener una maestría en ingeniería de la Universidad de Stanford y en una de las pocas ingenieras astronáuticas en el Laboratorio de Propulsión a Chorro de la NASA. ¡Disponible en español y ingles! Sylvia Acevedo es actualmente la Directora Ejecutiva de Girl Scouts de Estados Unidos. Su inspiradora historia, contada con calidez y perspicacia, alienta a los lectores a soñar en grande y a convertir sus sueños en realidad.
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Travel and geography, United States travel and geography
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Cuando la gente de la zona quiere saber lo último de lo que sucede en su propio estado…Ellos recurren a…
la colección ¡Explorando Estados Unidos de Amber Richards! Esta es la razón de por qué también los viajeros están poniendo de moda esta invaluable colección. Más que simples guías de viajes, estas ediciones de estado por estado sintonizan con la gente de la zona, los eventos, los productos, las comidas, los espectáculos, los sonidos y personajes que DEBES experimentar si quieres tener el derecho de decir, “¡Yo he estado ahí!” No es una guía de viaje típica, en el sentido de que el propósito no es centrarse en donde comer o alojar,sino más bien en donde ir y que experimentar para obtener un verdadero sentido de Alabama. En esta edición, Amber colabora con un alabameño para descorchar la rica historia y herencia de Alabama. Desde atracciones bien conocidas y la historia detrás de ellas hasta experiencias de viaje poco conocidas, Richards pone a tu alcance la verdadera Alabama.
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Cuando la gente de la zona quiere saber lo último de lo que sucede en su propio estado…Ellos recurren a…
la colección ¡Explorando Estados Unidos de Amber Richards! Esta es la razón de por qué también los viajeros están poniendo de moda esta invaluable colección. Más que simples guías de viajes, estas ediciones de estado por estado sintonizan con la gente de la zona, los eventos, los productos, las comidas, los espectáculos, los sonidos y personajes que DEBES experimentar si quieres tener el derecho de decir, “¡Yo he estado ahí!” No es una guía de viaje típica, en el sentido de que el propósito no es centrarse en donde comer o alojar,sino más bien en donde ir y que experimentar para obtener un verdadero sentido de Alabama. En esta edición, Amber colabora con un alabameño para descorchar la rica historia y herencia de Alabama. Desde atracciones bien conocidas y la historia detrás de ellas hasta experiencias de viaje poco conocidas, Richards pone a tu alcance la verdadera Alabama.
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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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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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¿Existen los fantasmas? ¡Viaja al oeste de Estados Unidos y deci´delo tu´! Atre´vete a visitar la isla de Alcatraz, hospe´date…
en el hotel Stanley y sube a bordo del Queen Mary. ¡Te espera una aventura espeluznante!