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Quinceañera

celebrating fifteen

by King, Elizabeth M.

Focuses on describing the celebration of this rite of passage in the life of a specific Mexican American girl, while also presenting historical background for ...

Quinceañera

celebrando los quince

by King, Elizabeth M.

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Women of Hope

African Americans Who Made a Difference

by Hansen, Joyce

Features photographs and biographies of thirteen African-American women, including Maya Angelou, Ruby Dee, and Alice Walker.

Favorite Medieval Tales

by Osborne, Mary Pope & Howell, Troy

A collection of well-known tales from medieval Europe, including "Beowulf," "The Sword in the Stone," "The Song of Roland," and "The Island of the Lost Childre...

I See the Rhythm

by Igus, Toyomi & Wood, Michele

Chronicles and captures poetically the history, mood, and movement of African American music.

Miss Spider's New Car

by Kirk, David

David Kirk, creator of the bestselling favorites Miss Spider's Tea Party and Miss Spider's Wedding, has created another deliciously quirky, rhyming Miss Spider...

Charles A. Lindbergh

A Human Hero

by Giblin, James

A biography of the pilot whose life was full of controversy and tragedy, but also fulfilling achievements.

Stones in Water

by Napoli, Donna Jo

After being taken by German soldiers from a local movie theater along with other Italian boys including his Jewish friend, Roberto is forced to work in Germany...

The Girl Who Dreamed Only Geese

And Other Tales of the Far North

by Norman, Howard A. & Dillon, Leo & Dillon, Diane

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Little Coyote Runs Away

by Strete, Craig & Stevenson, Harvey

Mother Coyote tells Little Coyote to clean his fur before eating, but since he hates washing, he runs away from home and uses magic to protect himself.