Robert Casilla
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
A brief, illustrated, biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights.
Author
Publisher
Piñata Books/Arte Público Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"This bilingual picture book for kids recalls Major League Baseball pitcher Mariano Rivera's childhood in Panama, his fascination with playing ball-even if he had to make his glove out of cardboard-and his eventual signing with the New York Yankees, where he helped win five World Series"--
12) Jalapeno Bagels
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
For International Day at school, Pablo wants to bring something that reflects the cultures of both his parents.
Author
Publisher
Wordsong
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Poems describe the life of an immigrant family's young daughter who dreams of being a teacher.
Estos poemas describen la vida de la hija de una familia inmigrante. Ella sue~na en hacerse maestra.
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Chico starts the third grade after his migrant worker family moves to begin harvesting California grapes, he finds that self confidence and math skills help him cope with the first day of school.