Gina has the opportunity to show off her dancing skills at a wedding. But will she be able to dance the night away? Early readers will be captivated by the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's picture book. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words, a simple rhyming story, and repetitive words and phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.

WINNER OF THE BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR BOOKS AWARD! A self-taught Mexican composer, arranger, bandleader, and pianist, Juan García Esquivel was a pioneer in the use of stereo sound in the 1950s and 1960s. Juan's music is quirky, fun, and truly out of this world, with unusual instrumentation, unorthodox vocal textures and effects. Juan was a true musical innovator, using sound and stereo as his musical palette.

Christmas is a major holiday celebrated in many different ways from culture to culture, and even from family to family. This book takes readers on a colorful adventure through the way different countries in Latin America celebrate this holiday. The text especially highlights the unique tradition that honors the Three Wise Men and the nine-day celebration that honors Mary and Joseph's search for a place for Jesus to be born. Beautiful, vivid photographs...

Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, The Hispanic American Experience shines a spotlight on Hispanic Americans and their many exciting contributions to American society. From musicians and artists to actors and athletes, Hispanic Americans enrich American life. Writers such as novelist Sandra Cisneros and playwright Luis Valdez offer insights into social issues and the diverse cultural lives...

Tonko es uno de los últimos kawéskar que habitan el territorio nacional, quien debe elegir entre conservar su vida sedentaria junto a sus pares o ir en busca de El Dorado, que el hombre blanco le ofrece.

Carnival is a holiday celebrated in many different countries, but Latin America has some of the biggest festivals in the world. This book teaches young readers all about carnival, from its history rooted in Catholic tradition to its outrageous costumes and decorations. Vivid, colorful photographs transport readers right into the heart of this vibrant celebration and the age-appropriate language is engaging and fun to read. Young readers will have...

The Central American nation of Costa Rica is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The country's history has shaped the rich cultural heritage of its people, including indigenous peoples, Spanish colonization, and the fight for independence. In this dynamic text, an excellent aid to elementary social studies curricula, readers will not only discover more about Costa Rica's past but also its current arts and cuisine. This nation...

Marisa's birthday was drawing near, and today her mother took her to buy a piñata. At the store, Marisa saw a beautiful butterfly piñata and knew she had to have it. When it was time for the party, Marisa didn't know if she could hit it.

Marco, the new boy in school, is small and "mean as a skunk." He has no fear. Mickey knows, because he saw the incident with Simón Ortega, a football player who's a head and a half taller than Marco. The short boy is sly too-even though he started the fight, it's Simón who ends up in the principal's office, in trouble for beating up a smaller kid! Mickey plans to do the right thing and tell the principal what he saw, but the next day Marco threatens...

Eliot imagines sailing wild rivers and discovering giant beasts, right there on his block! But he wishes his adventures were real. Eliot's grandpa, El Capitán, once steered his own ship through dangerous seas, to far-off lands. But he can't do that anymore. Can Eliot and El Capitán discover a real adventure... together? Come find out! All aboard The Greatest Adventure!