Raúl Colón
Author
Publisher
Luna Rising
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life and work of the Nobel prize-winning Colombian author describes his childhood in Aracataca, Colombia, and how the things that surrounded him inspired his imagination and his desire to become a storyteller.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the legendary athlete from Puerto Rico who became one of the most respected baseball players of all time and the first Latino inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
4) Abuelo
Author
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An illustrated story about a boy and his grandfather, and the family bond that can span miles.
Author
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
While helping his family in their work as migrant laborers far from their home, Tomás finds an entire world to explore in the books at the local public library.
While helping his family in their work as migrant laborers far from their home, Tomas finds an entire world to explore in the books at the local public library.
Author
Publisher
Rayo
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A collection of seven traditional tales from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain retold in English and Spanish. Includes notes about each story.
Sumario en español: Una colección de siete cuentos tradicionales de América Latina, el Caribe, y España contada en Inglés y Español. Incluye notas acerca de cada historia.
In this lively bilingual collection of short stories, some of Spain's and Latin America's most beloved tales are retold for...
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world. This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes,...