Tony Johnston
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Using the alphabet, Mexico is introduced in this picture book using poetry and detailed expository text. A through Z topics include: adobe, Diego Rivera, Lady of Guadalupe, lava, prickly pear, and skeleton"--Provided by publisher.
9) Beast Rider
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Manuel leaves his small town in Mexico to join his older brother in Los Angeles. To cross the US border, he must become a “beast rider”—someone who hops on a train. The first time he tries, he is stopped by the Mexican police, who arrest and beat him. When he tries again, he is attacked by a Mexican gang and left for dead. Just when Manuel is ready to turn back, he finds new hope. Villagers clothe and feed him, help him
...10) The quilt story
Author
Publisher
Putnam
Pub. Date
1992, c1985
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A pioneer mother lovingly stitches a beautiful quilt which warms and comforts her daughter Abigail; many years later another mother mends and patches it for her little girl.
20) Sticky people
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sticky children playfully spread their stickiness around until bathtime changes everything. Do you . . . eat with sticky fingers and slurp tea-party tea? Can you . . . make a goopy mud cake and sticky cards with glue? Then this book is for you!