When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a time line that enhance readers' understanding of the period.

¿Quién fue Fernando de Magallanes? / Who Was Ferdinand Magellan? (Spanish Edition) (Quien Fue]]? / Who Was]]?)

Children's Books

Sydelle Kramer

Biographies

Santillana USA / Loqueleo

Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S. president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and--what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life--a slave owner.

¿Quién fue Tomás Jefferson? / Who Was Thomas Jefferson? (Spanish Edition) (Quien Fue? / Who Was?)

Dennis Brindell Fradin

In her diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. This book looks closely at Anne s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Illustrations, maps and diagrams provide historical and visual reference in a biography written in a way that is appropriate and accessible for younger readers.

¿Quién fue Ana Frank? / Who Was Anne Frank? (Spanish Edition) (¿Quién fue ?/ Who Was ?)

Ann Abramson

A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark Twain is unsurpassed in American literature. Best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain had a restless spirit. He found adventure prospecting for silver in Nevada, navigating steamboats down the Mississippi, and making people laugh around the world. He also had a serious streak and decried racism and injustice. His fascinating life is captured candidly in this enjoyable biography.

¿Quién fue Mark Twain? / Who Was Mark Twain? (Spanish Edition) (¿Quién Fue…?/ Who Was…?)

April Jones Prince

Ámbar Dorado thinks that second grade rules! But when her teacher says desks have to be kept clean, Amber knows that is one rule she cannot follow. She desperately wants the desk fairy, Pupitrina, to visit her desk and leave a reward. A messy desk never bothered Ámbar before, but now that a treat is involved, it does...

Segundo grado es increíble, Ámbar Dorado / Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown ( A de Ámbar) Spansih Edition (de Ambar / A is for Amber Easy-To-Read) (Spanish Edition)

Paula Danziger

Literature & Fiction

Wolves are strong, fierce, and cunning, but they are also playful and affectionate. This book provides information about the behavior of these wonderful animals and will teach you how wolves became endangered and how people are working to save them. Here you will find pictures and information about this noble animal and, following that, a story.

Ahí viene el lobo gris / Here Comes the Gray Wolf (Spanish Edition) (Animales de America / Animals of the Americas)

Emma Romeu

Animals

Renowned Latina author Julia Alvarez recreates the legend of the Dominican folk character La Vieja Belen in this delighful bilingual rhyming story, beautifully illustrated by Dominican artist Ruddy Nuñez. Alvarez's retelling keeps the magic of the traditional account while contributing a down-to-earth, timely moral: ""Of all the gifts you can give, your time is the best.

El mejor regalo del mundo: la leyenda de la Vieja Belén (Bilingual Edition) / The Best Gift of All: The Legend of La Vieja Belen (Bilingual Books) (Spanish and English Edition)

JULIA ALVAREZ

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

An African-American family gets together to celebrate Kwanzaa, but the celebration is spoiled because their beloved pet cat is missing. As the family sets off on a quest to find the cat, the reader learns about the seven values celebrated in Kwanzaa in a simple and entertaining way. Includes an informative section about the holiday.

Celebra Kwanzaa con Botitas y sus gatitos / Celebrate Kwanzaa with Boots and Her Kittens (Cuentos para celebrar / Stories to Celebrate) (Spanish Edition)

Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy

Its Hanukkah, and three Jewish kids play with the dreidel and eat BubbesGrandma in Yiddishdelicious latkes as part of the celebration. They also learn about generosity and show what they have learned in a way that will surely amuse the reader. Includes an informative section about Hanukkah.

Celebra Hanukkah con un cuento de Bubbe / Celebrate Hanukkah with Bubbe's Tales (Spanish Edition) (Cuentos Para Celebrar / Stories To Celebrate)

Holidays & Celebrations

Beto and Gaby anxiously wait for their relatives to arrive for Thanksgiving dinner. One by one, they each call to inform the family that they will not be able to attend because of a great snowstorm. Suddenly, their grandmother appears with a group of elder friends who have nowhere to have dinner, and the celebration becomes really special. Contains an informative section on Thanksgiving Day.

Celebra el Día de Acción de Gracias con Beto y Gaby ( Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with Beto and Gaby ) Spanish Edition (Cuentos Para Celebrar / Stories To Celebrate)

Teen & Young Adult

Education & Reference

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