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Cover: Monster Pie

Monster Pie

“The illustrations include multicultural elements. The themes are friendship, accountability, and reward. A good selection for beginning readers. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →

 
Cover: The Palace of Memory

The Palace of Memory

“This fast-paced mystery is packed with exotic locations, a multicultural cast, code-breaking, high-speed chases, and masterful magic tricks. . . . Chaos barely contained makes for a thrilling read.”—Kirkus Reviews View →

 
Cover: A Hunger for Learning: A Story about Booker T. Washington

A Hunger for Learning: A Story about Booker T. Washington

“Straightforward.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine

Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine

“Students will be inspired by the courage of the youngsters . . .” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: A Story to Tell: Traditions of a Tlingit Community

A Story to Tell: Traditions of a Tlingit Community

“This is a very personal story and it makes all the difference.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Kinaaldá: A Navajo Girl Grows Up

Kinaaldá: A Navajo Girl Grows Up

“Roessel’s photos are gorgeous, especially the ones of the land, and the cover photo is exquisite.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 

“Written with elementary and middle school students in mind, these volumes provide in-depth information about each featured country.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 

"Written with elementary and middle school students in mind, these volumes provide in-depth information about each featured country." —MultiCultural Review View →

 

“Written with elementary and middle school students in mind, these volumes provide in-depth information about each featured country.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 

“Written with elementary and middle school students in mind, these volumes provide in-depth information about each featured country.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Los dinosaurios más mortíferos (The Deadliest Dinosaurs)

Los dinosaurios más mortíferos (The Deadliest Dinosaurs)

“The dramatically detailed color illustrations, photographs, charts, maps, and a most understandable Spanish rendition will capture the interest of young Spanish-speaking dino fans.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Los dinosaurios más rápidos (The Fastest Dinosaurs)

Los dinosaurios más rápidos (The Fastest Dinosaurs)

“The dramatically detailed color illustrations, photographs, charts, maps, and a most understandable Spanish rendition will capture the interest of young Spanish-speaking dino fans.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Dinosaurios con plumas (Feathered Dinosaurs)

Dinosaurios con plumas (Feathered Dinosaurs)

“The dramatically detailed color illustrations, photographs, charts, maps, and a most understandable Spanish rendition will capture the interest of young Spanish-speaking dino fans.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Gigantes marinos de la época de los dinosaurios (Sea Giants of Dinosaur Time)

Gigantes marinos de la época de los dinosaurios (Sea Giants of Dinosaur Time)

“The dramatically detailed color illustrations, photographs, charts, maps, and a most understandable Spanish rendition will capture the interest of young Spanish-speaking dino fans.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Los dinosaurios más inteligentes (The Smartest Dinosaurs)

Los dinosaurios más inteligentes (The Smartest Dinosaurs)

“The dramatically detailed color illustrations, photographs, charts, maps, and a most understandable Spanish rendition will capture the interest of young Spanish-speaking dino fans.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead)

El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead)

“. . .this simple, easy-to-read introduction to El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) does convey the spirit of this enduring holiday.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: My First Yiddish Word Book

My First Yiddish Word Book

“Whether or not they have bubbes (grandmas) and zeydes (grandpas) to help teach them, young children will enjoy this charmingly illustrated introduction to Yiddish vocabulary.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 

“Elementary and middle school students will appreciate this well-organized and well-written series with vivid color photos and illustrations on each page.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom

Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom

“Offers full-page color illustrations and provides believable text that captures the story of the slave boy who grew up to be a free man.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 

“This relatively simple, yet detailed and informative description of the Israeli military system is sure to be another acclaimed title by renowned author and journalist Sofer.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Botones para el general Washington (Buttons for General Washington)

Botones para el general Washington (Buttons for General Washington)

“This is an excellent series to entice Spanish-speaking beginning readers (and Spanish learners) to appreciate well-known events in the history of the United States.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Will y Orv (Will and Orv)

Will y Orv (Will and Orv)

“This is an excellent series to entice Spanish-speaking beginning readers (and Spanish learners) to appreciate well-known events in the history of the United States.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: La Dama de Cobre (The Copper Lady)

La Dama de Cobre (The Copper Lady)

“This is an excellent series to entice Spanish-speaking beginning readers (and Spanish learners) to appreciate well-known events in the history of the United States.” —MultiCultural Review View →

 
Cover: Salvar a la Campana de la Libertad (Saving the Liberty Bell)

Salvar a la Campana de la Libertad (Saving the Liberty Bell)

“This is an excellent series to entice Spanish-speaking beginning readers (and Spanish learners) to appreciate well-known events in the history of the United States.” —MultiCultural Review View →