Call Number: QL644.2 .C5318 2004
Stunning real-life photographs of frogs and toads, newts and salamanders, and rare caecilians, offer a unique 'eyewitness' view of the double lives of amphibians - on land and in water. Favorite Eyewitness titles are now available in Spanish-language editions for American readers. With the help of special language consultants, each book has been expertly translated with U.S. Spanish speakers in mind, offering native speakers and language students alike the opportunity to experience the truly unique resource that is Eyewitness.

Call Number: E404 .L53 2004
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was an event of major consequences, not only for the countries involved, but for the entire North American continent. It was also the first war to be documented with photographs and the first to be witnessed by press correspondents. Rich in period illustrations and photos, this fascinating book recounts the war from both sides of the conflict. In addition to the extensive core text comprised of eyewitness accounts and documents from the wartime period, notes and captions illuminate and explain the material.

Call Number: TX356 .T33 1996
Let's visit a Mexican market! Along the way you can compare, weigh, count, and learn about culture and customs. From bunches of hanging bananas and braids of garlic to pyramids of melon and baskets of sweet cheese, this Mexican market is full of fun and surprises. Colorful cut-paper art sets the scene for a creative way to build new vocabulary for beginning readers of Spanish or English.

A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú. Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the road. Bimba wanted to play, too. Although it is debated when and where capoeira--an art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality--originated exactly, one thing is certain: in the early 20th century, Brazil was the only country in the world where capoeira was played, and it was mainly practiced by people of African descent. In 1890, two years after Brazil officially abolished slavery, the game was outlawed. Wealthy, lighter-skinned society feared and looked down on capoeira, seeing it as a game for "malandros"--what people in power called the poor Black communities who they disdained. But in the early 1920's in the city of Salvador, a man called Bimba would advocate for capoeira, and those who practiced it, to be treated with dignity and the respect it deserved. Duncan Tonatiuh's lyrical prose and beloved illustration style, inspired by pre-Columbian codices, tell the story of arguably the greatest capoeirista of all time, who fought to turn a misunderstood, persecuted Afro-Brazilian activity into a celebrated art practiced by millions around the world. In 2014, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named capoeira an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a distinction awarded because of the game's promotion of social integration and memory it holds of the struggle against historical oppression. From an award-winning author-illustrator, Game of Freedom is a stirring celebration of solidarity and resistance through art. -- Provided by publisher.

Retells the Zapotec legend of Lucia Zenteno, a beautiful woman with magical powers who is exiled from a mountain village and takes its water away in punishment

Call Number: F2230.1.F6 K5818 2004
One day, high in the Andes Mountains, Cuy the Guinea Pig is searching for wild sweet grass to eat when Tio Antonio the Fox comes in search of Cuy to eat! Tio Antonio thinks he's found dinner, but crafty Cuy has other plans.

Call Number: QA113 .M943 2009
Este libro introducirá al mas pequeño en el mundo más divertido de los números y las matemáticas. Sus deliciosas ilustraciones le mantendrán cautivado.

Call Number: PC4629 .W5415 1993
Labelled pictures group together to help facilitate word association in Spanish

Children sing, learn about dance, about the different kinds of musical instruments, and about musical notation. Includes activities and a guide for parents.

Biography of Emma Tenayuca, who, in 1938, led 12,000 poor Mexican-American workers in a strike for better wages and living conditions

Call Number: QB637.5 .B7918 1999
Spanish text and photographs identify various aspects of spring, including flowers, weather, festivals, gardening, spring cleaning, and more

Uses pictures and stories about animals to help children learn words in both English and Spanish.

Call Number LC214.23.L46 H35 2019
The empowering true story of the 1931 Lemon Grove Incident, in which Mexican families in southern California won the first Mexican American school desegregation case in US history. Twelve-year-old Roberto Álvarez loved school. He, his siblings, and neighbors attended the Lemon Grove School along with the Anglo children from nearby homes. The children studied and played together as equals. In the summer of 1930, the Lemon Grove School Board decided to segregate the Mexican American students. The board claimed the children had a language handicap" and needed to be "Americanized." When the Mexican families learned of this plan, they refused to let their children enter the small, inferior school that had been erected. They formed neighborhood committee and sought legal help. Roberto, an excellent student who spoke English well, became the plaintiff in a suit filed by the Mexican families. On March 12, 1931, the case of Roberto Álvarez v. the Board of Trustees of the Lemon Grove School District was decided. The judge ruled in favor of the children's right to equal education, ordering that Roberto and all the other Mexican American students be immediately reinstated in the Lemon Grove School. The Lemon Grove Incident stands a major victory in the battle against school segregation, and a testament to the tenacity of an immigrant community and its fight for educational equality.

Call Number: QL737.C26 D45 2016
Using the framework of the Spanish alphabet, this bilingual nonfiction book introduces readers to a cloud forest in the Andes; the plants, animals, and other organisms found there; and the newly-identified olinguito, a South American mammal. Alto, allá arriba en los Andes brilla un bosque bordado de bromelias... High up in the Andes blooms a brilliant forest embroidered with bromeliads ... With lyrical text in both Spanish and English, we travel to the magical world of a cloud forest in the Andes of Ecuador. We discover the bounty of plants, animals, and other organisms that live there as we help a zoologist look for the elusive olinguito, the first new mammal species identified in the Americas since 1978. Not your usual ABC book, the alphabet is an organizing feature to introduce children to rich vocabulary as they learn about a unique environment. Thoroughly researched and exquisitely illustrated with colorful, realistic images, the book is a visual delight while it provides a wealth of information. Backmatter includes articles about cloud forests and the discovery of the olinguito in 2013, and an extensive glossary with the scientific names of the species pictured. This is a unique book to treasure on many levels.

A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when he and his family lived happily on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest against California migrant workers' miserable working conditions

Call Number: PC4115 .M2818 1979
Her poor knowledge of English is only one of the handicaps experienced by a Spanish-speaking girl from Arizona spending several months with relatives in San Francisco

Call Number: F3429 .B835 2020
Growing up in the late 1800s, Julio Tello, an Indigenous boy, spent time exploring the caves and burial grounds in the foothills of the Peruvian Andes. Nothing scared Julio, not even the ancient human skulls he found. His bravery earned him the boyhood nickname Sharuko, which means "brave" in Quechua, the language of the Native people of Peru. At the age of twelve, Julio moved to Lima to continue his education. While in medical school, he discovered an article about the skulls he had found. The skulls had long ago been sent to Lima to be studied by scientists. The article renewed Julio's interest in his ancestry, and he decided to devote his medical skills to the study of Peru's Indigenous history. Over his lifetime, Julio Tello made many revolutionary discoveries at archaeological sites around Peru, and he worked to preserve the historical treasures he excavated. He showed that Peru's Indigenous cultures had been established thousands of years ago, disproving the popular belief that Peruvian culture had been introduced more recently from other countries. He fostered pride in his country's Indigenous ancestry, making him a hero to all Peruvians. Because of the brave man once known as Sharuko, people around the world today know of Peru's long history and its living cultural legacy.

Celia Cruz, conocida en todo el mundo como “la reina de la salsa”, nación en La Habana, Cuba, en 1929 y desde muy joven comenzó a cantar. A comienzos de los años cincuenta se unió a la banda de música popular más famosa de Cuba y emigró a los Estados Unidos un año después del triunfo de la Revolución Cubana. Permaneció en este país hasta su muerte, ocurrida en le año 2003. Durante su prolongada y exitosa carrera grabó más de setenta discos e interpretó música afrocubana, mambo, cha-cha-cha y salsa. Esta biografía de la artista ha sido especialmente escrita e ilustrada para los lectores infantiles. En este entretenido libro, los niños podrán conocer los principales episodios de la vida de Celia Cruz, desde su nacimiento hasta su funeral en la ciudad de Miami. Un relato vibrante que destaca la creatividad y entusiasmo de esta gran artista cubano-americana.

El galardonado artista John Parra nos trae un conmovedor y engañosamente simple cuento infantil ilustrado inspirado por su propia niñez, sobre el lazo entre padre e hijo, el valor de trabajar duro y los vínculos que existen entre la naturaleza, el arte y la creatividad.Hoy es el gran día: ¡la primera vez que su papá lleva a Juanito a ayudarlo en su trabajo de contratista de jardinería! A lo largo del día, Juanito dibuja todo lo que le llama la atención: un nido lleno de pajaritos, un vivero con hilera tras hilera de plantas y flores, y muchas cosas más. Papá e hijo van de casa en casa podando, quitando maleza, cortando pasto y convirtiendo a patios descuidados y caóticos en lugares hermosos. Algunos de los clientes no aprecian los esfuerzos de papi, como el compañero de clase de Juanito, quien pretende no reconocerlo. Pero papi siempre se siente orgulloso de haber lanzado su propio negocio y de la calidad de su trabajo. Al final del día, quizás Juanito también tenga la oportunidad de utilizar sus tendencias artísticas para diseñar jardines, igual que su papi.

Sally and her brother are shoveling snow when all of a sudden the Cat in the Hat is back, and wreaking havoc all over again! This time he's brought tiny cats A through Z to fix the mess, and teach the alphabet at the same time. Readers of all ages will rejoice at the Cat in the Hat's return as they giggle through his antics and sing their ABCs.

Hipotálamo, un guerrero destituido de las filas del ejército, se convierte en un sabio famoso por descubrir el Punto de apoyo que moverá el mundo. Entonces Quimera, el pueblo en que nació, se vuelve muy famoso por la construcción de un monstruoso laberinto que servirá para resguardar la aportación del sabio a la humanidad. El hombre que fue un mapa es un viaje de aventuras y amor que nos llevará a descubrir qué ocurrió con el laberinto y el secreto que Hipotálamo dejó antes de morir

"Canuda recoge la linea de la antigua Librería Canuda. Un espacio donde puede encontrar libros descatalogados, viejos y modernos de todo tipo de temáticas: historia, literatura, poesía, teatro, filosofía, música, cine, arte, ciencia, moda etc." -- AbeBooks

Call Number: PZ73.S2634 Art 2014
Se trata de una historia contada a través de diferentes poemas, donde una casa sube hacia el cielo como un faro. Nadie sabe quién la construyó, ni cómo ni cuándo, sólo que ahí vive una viejecita llamada Carmela Caldo

Informed that snow is coming, White and wet and cold and soft, young Squirrel vows not to miss this new experience. Fearful that he may fall asleep while waiting, he and his friends try exercise and singing; finally, they set off in search of the elusive white stuff, mistakenly imagining the forest covered with discarded toothbrushes, old tin cans, and abandoned socks. At long last the predicted precipitation arrives, blanketing the forest in a luscious whiteness that enables Squirrel and his friends to construct a snowman.

"Con su hermano mayor en prisión, una niña aprende a procesar las emociones confusas que crea su ausencia. Recuerdos felices la invaden, y contrastan con el vacío que siente ahora que él se ha ido. A veces se siente enojada, otras veces avergonzada, y también se siente sola sin él en casa. "Papá me da un beso. Me dice que proto veremos a mi hermano. Pero aún siento un apretón en el pecho."-- Provided by publisher.

Call Number: PZ73.H473 No 2002
Esta es la historia de un pequeño oso que, misteriosamente y en una congelada noche, comienza a toser; no obstante, este peludo hijo de doña osa se niega a tomar su medicina. Pese a la negativa del niño, su mamá conseguirá la manera de hacerlo sentir mejor del persistente resfrío que lo aqueja y que se autodefina como valiente y que tome la medicina, la cual no tiene sabor alguno, y que podrá liberarlo de la enfermedad que ha contraído. Luego, junto a su vástago, esperará la llegada de la nieve. Todo el relato nos invita cálidamente a considerar la compasión de la madre por el hijo enfermo, mientras lleva la memoria hacia pasadas enfermedades y resfríos que debieron ser cuidados por la madre, y que todo niño recuerda.

Call Number: PZ73.D1515 Cha 2005
Charlie has had great luck; he has been one of the chosen children to visit the fabulous Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory. Charlie's tour through it reveals marvelous creations more intriguing and delicious than he had ever imagined. Sometimes a decision can transform your life in a radical way; that is what happens to Charlie.

Call Number: PZ73.P524 Caplfe 2004
New from Dav Pilkey--a Captain Underpants story that's so full of action, adventure, laffs, romance (just kidding!), and Flip-O-Rama, that we couldn't fit it into just one book! We're SERIOUS!!!¡Creían que todos estaban a salvo, pero nada de eso! Nuestros héroes vencieron al Niño Mocobiónico, pero se olvidaron de los Ridículos Mocorobots. Acompaña a Jorge, Berto el Sr. Carrasquilla, Gustavo Lumbreras y Chuli el hámster biónico en una aventura que los llevará a lo más recóndito del espacio sideral, ¡al mundo inexplorado del día antes de ayer!

Call Number: PZ73.P524 Caplf 2004
New from Dav Pilkey--a Captain Underpants story that's so full of action, adventure, laffs, danger, romance (just kidding!), and Flip-O-Rama, that we couldn't fit it into just one book! We're SERIOUS!En la nueva novela épica de Dav Pilkey, Jorge, Berto y el superhéroe favorito de todos se encuentran en una situación muy peliaguda. Esta vez, la última broma de los chicos ha tenido un mal efecto en el cerebrito Gustavo Lumbreras. Y cuando Gustavo intenta transformarse en un superniño biónico, las cosas pasan de mal a mocosamente mal y, entonces, ¡surge el Niño Mocobiónico!

Call Number PZ73.M232 Vie 2014
"¿Qué tiene de diferente el mundo de Manuel que lo hace sentirse tan feliz? Mario está dispuesto a averiguarlo, así que abandona el club de ajedrez, renuncia al periódico escolar y, a sus trece años, toma la decisión más importante que pondrá a sus padres de cabeza. Pero Mario no estará solo en esta búsqueda, contará con la compañía de su abuelo Humberto, quien cuenta con una magia especial"-- http://www.fondodeculturaeconomica.com

Eighteen-year-old Alexander Cold and his grandmother travel to Africa on an elephant-led safari, but discover a corrupt world of poaching and slavery

Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight. She's a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king's thug. When she first meets Prince Po, Graced with combat skills, Katsa has no hint of how her life is about to change. She never expects to become Po's friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace—or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away... a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone. With elegant, evocative prose and a cast of unforgettable characters, debut author Kristin Cashore creates a mesmerizing world, a death-defying adventure, and a heart-racing romance that will consume you, hold you captive, and leave you wanting more.

"La vida te puede cambiar de pronto y sin avisar. Lo sé porque a mí me ha ocurrido». Paquito y Socorro son dos niños que viven en España durante la guerra civil. Son muy distintos entre ellos, pero sobre todo muy distintos a los demás. En este relato escrito a dos voces, cuentan la historia de sus vidas al terminar la guerra y la aventura que significó para ellos comenzar de nuevo en otro lugar."-- Provided by publisher

Poems about being young and Latino in the United States

Al terminar sus tareas, el bullicioso grupo presenta unos mini-cómics aún más increíbles: un emocionante viaje en "El Sr. Trasero de Araña", una farsa llena de acción en "Godzirrana", unos reflexivos haikus en "El lago otoñal", un misterio cubierto de dulce en "Policía Malvo" y mucho, mucho más. Las ranitas descubren que, al trabajar juntas, las pequeñas cosas pueden tener un gran impacto. En esta innovadora serie de novelas gráficas, el galardonado autor e ilustrador Dav Pilkey emplea una variedad de técnicas, que incluyen el origami, el acrílico, los lápices de colores, la fotografía, el collage, la tempera, las acuarelas y más, para capturar el espíritu creativo y alegre de la colaboración. La variedad de estilos artísticos, junto con la narración y el humor característicos de Pilkey, inspiran la imaginación y la innovación en lectores de todas las edades.

Call Number: PZ73.P527 A497 2002
In this new and outrageous comic novel, Dav Pilkey creates a hilarious 128-page book "by George Beard and Harold Hutchins," the fourth-grade stars of Pilkey's bestselling Captain Underpants series.Oh, no! It's not enough that George and Harold have invented Captain Underpants, the greatest superhero of all time, and that they've also saved the world FIVE times! They defeated Dr. Diaper! They punished Professor Poopypants! And they whacked the wicked Wedgie Woman! What task could be worse?!!? This one: As punishment, the boys have to write a 100-page report on "good citizenship," and they have been specifically ordered NOT to write another comic about Captain Underpants. So what do they do?

"Marlene ama tres cosas: el arte, a su adorada tía Ruby y pasar el tiempo con Camilla, su mejor amiga. Pero su mamá piensa que se debería enfocar solamente en sus estudios y en madurar; y esto último implica alisarse el pelo todos los fines de semana para que se vea "presentable" y "bueno". Pero Marlene odia ir al salón y no entiende por qué nadie a su alrededor piensa que sus rizos naturales son bonitos. Después de algunos desafíos y momentos vergonzosos, además de la ayuda imprescindible de Camilla y tía Ruby, poco a poco Marlene emprende el camino de aprender a apreciar su pelo rizo y llevarlo con orgullo."-- Provided by publisher.

"Espeluznantes criaturas del folclore peruano quieren asustar a Benita. ¿Podrá leer su libro en paz?"--Page 4 of cover.

A retelling, in parallel English and Spanish text, of the traditional tale told in the Southwest and in Mexico of how the beautiful Maria became a ghost

"A rhyming twist on a classic fairy tale in which a queen places a pea under a young lady's mattress to see if she is truly a princess. Incorporates Spanish words and Includes a glossary"-- Provided by publisher

An adaptation of the Peruvian folktale in which Fox and Mole try to climb to the moon on a rope woven of grass

A little girl walking in the woods finds the house of the three bears and helps herself to their belongings.