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Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting BookThis original trickster tale, with its vivacious illustrations and dynamic read-aloud text, is at once a spirited tribute to the rich traditions of Mexican culture and a perfect introduction to counting in both English and Spanish.Author: Yuyi MoralesPublisher: Chronicle BooksPublished: 03/15/2016Pages: 36Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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As Long as the Rivers FlowWinner of the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction From the mid-1800s to the late 1990s, the education of Indigenous children was taken on by various churches in government-sponsored residential schools. More than 150,000 children were forcibly taken from their families in order...
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Moon OaxacaWith rugged mountain ranges and stunning Pacific coastline, savory mole and smoky mezcal, Oaxaca is more than just a stop along the way: it's an adventure in itself. Stay a while with Moon Oaxaca. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries for backpackers, foodies, ecotourists, and...
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From North to South / del Norte Al SurTejas Star Reading List, Texas Library Association (TLA) Commended Lists - Américas Book Award, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs International Latino Book Award, Latino Literacy NowBilingual English/Spanish. This nuanced picture book tackles the difficult and timely subject of family separation and deportation.Near the...
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2666 (Spanish Edition)Uno de los 10 libros del año del New York Times Book ReviewCuatro académicos tras la pista de un enigmático escritor alemán; un periodista de Nueva York en su primer trabajo en México; un filósofo viudo; un detective de policía enamorado de una esquiva...
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Trapped in Terror Bay: Solving the Mystery of the Lost Franklin ExpeditionThis enthralling and up close tale of the ill-fated Franklin expedition reveals bone-chilling details of what really happened in Terror Bay! In 1845, Sir John Franklin's expedition set sail for the Arctic from England in search of the Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to...
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Unsettled Land: From Revolution to Republic, the Struggle for TexasA bold new history of the origins and aftermath of the Texas Revolution, revealing how Indians, Mexicans, and Americans battled for survival in one of the continent's most diverse regions The Texas Revolution has long been cast as an epic episode in the origins...
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Drum from the HeartWhen he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in...
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Sopa de Frijoles / Bean Soup: Un Poema Para Cocinar / A Cooking PoemThis delightful recipe in poem form shows us all, young and old, how to make a heartwarming, tummy-filling bean soupFrom gathering the beans, onions and garlic to letting them swim in the pot until the house smells wonderful and it's time for supper.A young...
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Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair: Volume 3Where can you find strength when someone disrespects you? And what does having strength really mean?Paul Wahasaypa--Siha Tooskin--has learned from Ena (his mom) and Ade (his dad) to maintain a strong mind, heart, and spirit. Though starting at a new school can be hard,...
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The Night WandererNothing ever happens on the Otter Lake reservation. But when 16-year-old Tiffany discovers her father is renting out her room, she's deeply upset. Sure, their guest is polite and keeps to himself, but he's also a little creepy. Little do Tiffany, her father, or...
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The Woman Who Outshone the Sun/La Mujer Que Brillaba Aun Mas Que El Sol: The Legend of Lucia Zenteno/La Leyenda de Lucia ZentgenoApproved Book Award for Outstanding Children's BooksBilingual English/Spanish. A legend of Lucia Zenteno, who is part of the oral history of the Zapotec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico.When Lucia Zenteno walks into a mountain village in central Mexico, some villagers whisper that her long black...
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Horizontal Vertigo: A City Called MexicoAt once intimate and wide-ranging, and as enthralling, surprising, and vivid as the place itself, this is a uniquely eye-opening tour of one of the great metropolises of the world, and its largest Spanish-speaking city. Horizontal Vertigo: The title refers to the fear of...
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Sometimes I Feel Like a FoxChildren's love for animals and disguise come together in this award-winning introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals.In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver or moose....
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Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks 6Lonely Planet's Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the Skyline Trail, watch for bears, and ride the rapids; all with your trusted...
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The Mexico Reader: History, Culture, PoliticsThe Mexico Reader is a vivid and comprehensive guide to muchos Méxicos--the many varied histories and cultures of Mexico. Unparalleled in scope, it covers pre-Columbian times to the present, from the extraordinary power and influence of the Roman Catholic Church to Mexico's uneven postrevolutionary...
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Matthew Barnaby: UnfilteredIn the run-up to the NHL Entry Draft in 1992, the Buffalo Sabres interviewed Matthew Barnaby. John Muckler, Buffalo's coach, asked him, "What happens at 8:05 on Saturday night in Detroit when Bob Probert asks you to fight?" When the teenager responded, "That's easy....
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Jaguars and ButterfliesJaguars and Butterflies is a self-empowerment resource for girls of Mexican heritage and an educational children's book for all. It presents an enchanting world of art and poetry that encourages girls to value and center themselves. Each colorful page is a celebration of strength...
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The World Almanac Road Trippers' Guide to National Parks: 5,001 Things to Do, Learn, and See for YourselfFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a brand-new, full-color book celebrating the National Parks--"America's best idea"--and providing a valuable resource for first-time visitors and longtime park fans alike. From the rugged, rocky coasts of Acadia to the geysers and hot...
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México, Manual de Usuario / Mexico, User ManualPor qué eres así, México? Quién te hizo tanto daño? Preguntas de esta naturaleza requieren delicados estudios socio-antropológicos para perfilar respuestas adecuadas. Pero como en el país nadie apoya la investigación, lo que tenemos es a un ingeniero chihuahuense proponiendo (pésimas) teorías y exponiendo...
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