Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Efrén Dividido
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc If I Have to Be Haunted
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Angie Thomas Box Set The Hate U Give and Concrete
Book SynopsisThis paperback box set of Angie Thomas''s #1 New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give andConcrete Rose makes a great holiday or graduation gift.Two generations of the Carter family coming of age in the world of Garden Heights and defying expectations to forge their own paths.The Hate U GiveWilliam C. Morris Award Winner National Book Award Longlist Michael L. Printz Honor Book Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookI''ll never give up. I''ll never be quiet. I promise.Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer.This paperback edition includes a foreword from actor Amandla Stenberg and an antiracism guide. Concrete RoseBeauty can come from much of nothing.Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.If there?s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it?s that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad?s in prison.4 starred reviews * ?A heartfelt exploration of Black manhood and the power of possibility.? (People magazine)
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Out of Body
Book SynopsisA high-stakes, propulsive YA thriller with a body-swap twist thoughtfully exploring themes of friendship and identity, perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson.Seventeen-year-old Megan Allen has been jumping from friend group to friend group in her high school, trying on identities like outfits. Nothing ever seems to fit?until she meets LC, the adventurous, charismatic girl who appears at her favorite coffee shop one day like magic. Finally, Megan feels like she?s becoming the person she?s meant to be: someone like LC. On the night of their friendiversary, what was supposed to be a bonding experience ends in a waking nightmare. Suddenly, Megan is no longer herself. Too late, she realizes that LC has secrets?dangerous ones. Betrayed by her best friend, thrust into another girl?s life, and targeted by LC?s enemies, she must claim what makes Megan Megan to get her life back . . . or die trying.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pritty
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Yasmeen Lari Green Architect
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Por un ratito
Book SynopsisUn libro ilustrado conmovedor de padres e hijas sobre cómo navegar por cambios y emociones grandes después que una familia tiene que mudarse temporalmente con parientes. Perfecto para lectores de Mi papi tiene una moto, y ¿De dónde eres? Cuando la familia de Maribel se tiene que mudar con la tía Carmen porque papi perdió su trabajo, Maribel y su hermana se sienten dudosas.No siempre es fácil compartir una habitación o estar en una casa llena de primos ruidosos, pero papi les recuerda a las niñas que es solo por un ratito. Mientras tanto, siempre hay alguien con quien jugar, la hora de comer está llena de música y carcajadas y la hora de dormir es para acurrucarse. Maribel se da cuenta de que tal vez que, después de todo, estar allí no es tan malo.De la autora novel Gabriela Orozco Belt y el ilustrador Richy Sánchez Ayala viene esta historia conmoved
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Special No More School April
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Finding Home Words from Kids Seeking Sanctuary
Book SynopsisIn this photographic picture book, the authors record and transcribe the words of displaced children, raising up their voices—who they are, where they came from, and the many different reasons that they had to leave their home countries.My parents told me we had to leave to stay safe. I was scared.We left in a hurry. We could hardly bring anything. I could only take what fit in my backpack.One day there was everyone and the next day there was almost no one. We had to go too.This book celebrates the resilience, hope, and joy of children and their families who are seeking asylum. Stunning photographs capture children doing everyday things like playing on the playground, going to school, and meeting new friends alongside their stories of having to leave to their home countries in order to stay safe. The authors transcribed and photographed children from around the world to share their experiences on moving to
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nigel Y La Luna Nigel and the Moon Spanish
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Farewell to Manzanar 50th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A poignant memoir from a Japanese American. . . . Told without bitterness, her story reflects the triumph of the human spirit during an extraordinary episode in American history." — Library Journal "[Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston] describes vividly the life in the camp and the humiliations suffered by the detainees... A sober and moving personal account." — Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc La Fenomenal Aoc
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HarperCollins Spy Ring
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Vamos Lets Go 3Book Paperback Picture Book Box
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HarperCollins The Queen Bees of Tybee County
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Game of Silence
Book SynopsisWinner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, The Game of Silence is the second novel in the critically acclaimed Birchbark House series by New York Times bestselling author Louise Erdrich.Trade Review"Memorable." -- Chicago Tribune "Full of humor, richness and heart." -- Wisconsin State Journal
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc She Come Bringing Me That Little Baby Girl
Book SynopsisA boy learns to be a big brother in this award-winning picture book by the legendary author Eloise Greenfield and two-time Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator John Steptoe.Kevin asked his mother to bring him a little brother from the hospital, but she comes home with a little baby girl instead. Worse, Mama and Daddy look at her like she''s the only baby in the world. It makes Kevin sick, until he begins to understand how important a big brother can be.Perfect for big brothers and sisters adjusting to their growing families!* ALA Notable Children''s Book * Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book * IRA/CBC Children''s Choices * Irma Simonton Black Award (Bank St. College of Ed.) *
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HarperCollins Brown Angels
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Story of Easter
Book SynopsisWith an informative text and glorious illustrations, this book explains both how and why people all over the world celebrate Easter. It tells the biblical story of Jesus'' Resurrection and then describes how people honor this day and the origins of these traditions. Hands-on activities help draw children into the spirit of this joyous celebration of rebirth.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Chinatown One Year in Poems
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pio Peep Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking bilingual collection of traditional rhymes celebrates childhood and Latin American heritage—a perfect book for those learning Spanish and fluent speakers alike. Now in paperback! Passed down from generation to generation, the twenty-nine rhymes included have been lovingly selected by distinguished authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy. English adaptations by Alice Schertle capture the spirit of each rhyme, and are accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Spanish artist Viví EscriváFrom playing dress up to making tortillas, and from rising at daybreak to falling asleep, these joyful rhymes are sure to delight readers already familiar with the rhymes, as well as those encountering them for the first time.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Remember the Ladies
Book SynopsisIn a 1776 letter cautioning her husband to remember the ladies, Abigail Adams made one of the earliest pleas for women''s rights in America. How could she have known, in the years to follow, just how many strong and independent women would step forward to forge new paths in their fight for equality? This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.From Clara Barton and Harriet Tubman to the less well-known but equally important Belva Lockwood and Maya Ying Lin, Remember the Ladiesspans the centuries to provide an engaging look at one hundred outstanding women who have helped shape our great nation.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Escape from Slavery
Book SynopsisFreedom!Eliza and her baby, running across the ice. Selena and Cornelia Jackson, masquerading as boys. Henry Box Brown, shipping himself north in a wooden crate. Jane Johnson, risking everything to testify against her former owner in court. Ellen Craft, posing as her husband''s owner.Escaping from slavery against overwhelming odds, these people were helped by courage, ingenuity, and the informal network known as the Underground Railroad. Here are their gripping stories, told by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Charles Lilly, and accompanied by information about slave laws of the era, key Underground Railroad leaders, and a bibliography.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Story of Kwanzaa
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Seymour Simons Book of Trains
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HarperCollins Dont Know Much About the Pilgrims
Book SynopsisThirty-four children on the MayflowerThree days of Thanksgiving feastingAnd hundreds of facts about the hardworking PilgrimsPilgrims in Plymouth: True or False Quiz The Mayflower was a huge ship—nearly as large as the Titanic—with a bowling alley and a swimming pool! Squanto, an Indian who helped the Pilgrims, spoke English. Pilgrim farmers buried fish in the ground to help their corn grow better. The Pilgrims called their harvest feast Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving today is a time for families to say grace and gobble turkey. But why did the Pilgrims start this tradition? And who were these people anyway? In this latest outstanding entry in the Don''t Know Much About® series by renowned author Kenneth C. Davis, you can discover all you ever wanted to know about the Pilgrims.
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Penguin Random House Australia The White Stag
Book SynopsisWinner of the Newbery Medal For generations the tribes of Huns and Magyars had moved relentlessly westward, obeying the voices of their pagan gods, which compelled them to follow the elusive white stag to their promised homeland. They swept Europe, all the while pursuing their vision of the stag. Their leader was called Attila, and the land Hungary. Here is the epic story of their tribal migration and their fierce leader—known to us even today. “The wonder of a fairy tale, the stirring romance of a heroic legend, rounded out with the color, atmosphere, and poetry of this artist’s retelling of the story of Attila.”—The New York Times
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Penguin Random House Australia The Corn Grows Ripe
Book SynopsisA Newbery Honor Book Can Tigre find the strength and courage to support his family? When Tigre’s father is badly injured in an accident, the family is thrown into turmoil. Who will plant and harvest the corn that they need to survive—and to please the Mayan gods? The neighbors have fields of their own to tend, and Tigre’s mother and grandmother cannot do it on their own. Twelve-year-old Tigre has never done a man’s work before. Can he shoulder the burden on his own, and take his father’s place? “A book of special artistic distinction, with its well-told story rich in Mayan folkway and custom and its boldly appropriate drawings.”—The Horn Book
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Penguin Putnam Inc Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Picture Puffin
Book SynopsisA cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built.”
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Penguin Putnam Inc Jambo Means Hello
Book SynopsisA companion to the Caldecott Honor Book Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book Jambo Means Hello introduces children to the Swahili alphabet with helpful pronunciation keys, while presenting East African culture and lifestyles through an easy-to-understand narrative and vivid illustrations. A Caldecott Honor Book* “A lyrical song of Swahili life.”—School Library Journal, starred review
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Penguin Random House Australia Matthew and Tilly
Book SynopsisSet in the diverse neighborhood of a big city, this poignant and universal story of friendship tells about two best pals who share everything together—even making up after a quarrel. “Children will recognize their own relationships in the ebb and flow of Matthew and Tilly’s friendship.”—Booklist “There can never be too many books about the importance of friendship and forgiveness—especially when they are of this caliber.”—Publisher’s Weekly “This modest story line swells with the visual excitement of Peck’s paintings. . . . Their power lingers in the mind long after they have been seen.”—School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc Abuela Spanish Edition
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Penguin Putnam Inc La Isla Spanish Edition
Book SynopsisThe Spanish edition of Isla takes readers on a magical journey set in the same world as Arthur Dorros''s award-winning Abuela! Cuando Rosalba y su abuela están juntas, la aventura se respire en el ambiente. En Abuela, libro recipiente de varios premios, Rosalba y su abuela exploran la ciudad de Nueva York a través de la imaginacion de la niña y el espíritu vivaz de la abuela. Esta vez viajan a La Isla, el lugar donde la abuela creció. La fuerza expresiva del texto y las llamativas ilustraciones tipo collage evocan la alegria y el entusiasmo de Rosalba al sentirse parte de las historias de la isla que le relata su abuela con orgullo. También disponible en una edición Inglés (ISBN: 978-0-14-056505-8)
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Penguin Random House Australia The Girls
Book SynopsisMaya has been part of the group ever since the day Candace asked her if she wanted to do lunch in the cafeteria. Yet when Candace suddenly deems her unworthy, Maya's so-called friends just blow her off. While Maya just wants the girls back like they used to be, she knows that can never happen-because whatever Candace wants, Candace gets, no matter who gets hurt. Maya isn't sure exactly where things went wrong for her, but she knows she has to find out who her real friends are, and who among the girls she can trust.[A] suspenseful and realistic portrayal of a popular middle school clique . . . . Readers will identify with and remember these characters. (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
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Penguin Putnam Inc Brother Eagle Sister Sky
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Penguin Putnam Inc A Strong Right Arm
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Penguin Putnam Inc Abby Takes a Stand
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Penguin Putnam Inc Celia Cruz Queen of Salsa
Book SynopsisEveryone knows the flamboyant, larger-than-life Celia Cruz, the extraordinary salsa singer who passed away in 2003, leaving millions of fans brokenhearted. indeed, there was a magical vibrancy to the Cuban salsa singer. to hear her voice or to see her perform was to feel her life-affirming energy deep within you. relish the sizzling sights and sounds of her legacy in this glimpse into Celia’s childhood and her inspiring rise to worldwide fame and recognition as the Queen of salsa. Her inspirational life story is sure to sweeten your soul.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Peace Locomotion
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Penguin Putnam Inc Alexander Hamilton the Outsider
Book SynopsisThe perfect chapter book biography for young fans of the Hamilton musical! Most people know that Alexander Hamilton was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr, and that his face is on the ten dollar bill. But he was much more than that! Born in the West Indies, Hamilton arrived in New York as an immigrant, an outsider. He fought in the American Revolution and became George Washington's most valuable aide-de-camp. As one of America's Founding Fathers, he was there for the writing of the Constitution and became the first Secretary of the Treasury. Jean Fritz's award-winning talent for bringing history to life shines as she shares the true story of Alexander Hamilton, a man of action who was honorable, ambitious, and fiercely loyal to his adopted country.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Game Seven
Book SynopsisA fastball of a book by Paul Volponi—an author who knows sports and suspense! Julio Ramirez Jr. lives in the shadow of his famous father. Not just because Julio Senior is a pitcher for the Miami Marlins and famous for his scorching fastball, but because he defected from Cuba, leaving Julio and his sister and mother branded as the family of a traitor. Now sixteen, Julio has dreams of playing shortstop for Cuba''s national team--until he''s given the opportunity to sail to the U.S. Can he abandon his family, just like his Papi did? Is freedom worth the perilous journey and risking prison if he''s caught? Will his Papi be waiting for him on the other shore—or, with the Marlins in the World Series against the Yankees, has Julio Senior forgotten all about his son?An entertaining tale of baseball, family and loyalty.—Kirkus Reviews“Volponi once again delivers top-notch sports fare coupled with a deeper story of family and fi
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Penguin Random House Australia Jennies Hat
Book SynopsisJennie''s favorite aunt is sending her a new hat, and Jennie is sure it will be beautiful. But when the box arrives, the hat inside is very plain. She had imagined a wonderful hat with big colorful flowers and even tries to make her own hat from a straw basket! Jennie is almost ready to give up on her dream when she receives a fanciful surprise from some very special friends. Ezra Jack Keats''s timelessly charming illustrations will leave readers wishing for a dream hat of their own.
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Penguin Books Ltd The Red Rose Box
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Penguin Random House India Amma Take me to Shirdi
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Penguin Random House India And That Is Why . . . Manipuri Myths Retold
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Penguin Random House India My Little Book of Diwali
Book SynopsisThis charming board book explores the customs, traditions and stories behind Diwalithe most sparkling and colourful Hindu festival. Explore the lamp-lit splendour, soak in the sight and sounds, experience the magic of rituals, food and celebrations, and discover how festivals bring families and friends together. This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customs, traditions and stories behind important festivals like Holi and Diwali Explore the buzz of activities and rituals and discover how festivals connect us to our roots Dotted with interesting facts about each festival as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity. Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association. Perfect way to familiarize young readers with India's rich cultural fabric.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Ten Days a Madwoman
Book SynopsisThe compelling and true story of how one truly dedicated journalist admitted herself to an asylum to write a groundbreaking exposé. Young Nellie Bly had ambitious goals, especially for a woman at the end of the nineteenth century, when the few female journalists were relegated to writing columns about cleaning or fashion. But fresh off a train from Pittsburgh, Nellie knew she was destined for more and pulled a major journalistic stunt that skyrocketed her to fame: feigning insanity, being committed to the notorious asylum on Blackwell''s Island, and writing a shocking exposé of the clinic’s horrific treatment of its patients. Nellie Bly became a household name and raised awareness of political corruption, poverty, and abuses of human rights. Leading an uncommonly full life, Nellie circled the globe in a record seventy-two days and brought home a pet monkey before marrying an aged millionaire and running his company after hi
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Penguin Young Readers Group Joy To The World Tomies Christmas Stories
Book SynopsisA timeless celebration of Christmas from the legendary Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Tomie dePaola!This collection unifies three of the incomparable Tomie dePaola’s most beloved Christmas stories into one handsome volume. Vividly portrayed and expertly crafted, The Night of Las Posadas, The Story of the Three Wise Kings, and The Legend of the Poinsettia are sure enchant and mesmerize the whole family during the holiday season.
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