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INFORMATIONAL TEXTS - INTERMEDIATE (cont’d)
Kramer, Sydelle
¿Quién fue Fernando de Magallanes?
Who Was Ferdinand Magellan?
Paperback 9781603964265 $8.99
When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail
from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the
Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New
World. He was right, but what he didn’t know was that
the treacherous voyage would take him three years and
cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate
Magellan’s life and voyage, with sidebars and a time line
that will enhance readers’ understanding of the period.
Lázaro León, Georgina
¡Viva la tortuga!
Long Live the Turtle
Paperback 9781616058869 $11.95
The turtle in this story will take us on a journey necessary
for the survival of her species. With her, we will cross
the ocean until we reach the beach where she will lay
her eggs. From her efforts, many new little turtles will
grow up and continue the cycle begun by their mother.
This is a beautiful and poetic story that will help readers
understand the importance of protecting endangered
species. This beautifully illustrated hardbound edition is
written by one of the most important children’s authors
of Puerto Rico.
Limousin, Odile
La historia de la hoja de papel
The History of the Sheet of Paper
Paperback 9789707700949 $8.99
When did paper reach Mexico? Before the arrival of
the Spaniards, the Maya and Aztec Civilizations used a
type of paper they called “huun,” and another one they
called “amatl.” Fascinating information about the history,
making, characteristics, and uses of papers, as well as the
history of the book. Includes an article with instructions
on how to make papier-mâché and a poem by Spanish
poet Rafael Alberti.
McDonough, Yona Zeldis
¿Quién fue Harriet Tubman?
Who Was Harriet Tubman?
Paperback 9781603964234 $8.99
Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-
hand what it meant to be someone’s property; she was
whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer.
It was from other field hands that she first heard about
the Underground Railroad, which she later travelled by
herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long life
(she died at the age of 92) and long after the Civil War
brought an end to slavery, this amazing woman was proof
of what just one person can do.
Morel, Gaud
En el huerto, frutas y verduras
Fruits and Vegetables from the Vegetable Garden
Paperback 9789707703629 $8.99
How does a vegetable garden change with the seasons?
When are seeds planted? What are some of the most
important farming tools? This book contains interesting
facts about the production of the vegetables, fruits, and
herbs we consume every day. Includes a how-to section
on growing a crop at home!
Pfeffer, Pierre
El oso, un gigante no muy tranquilo
The Bear, a Not-So-Gentle Giant
Paperback 9789707703605 $8.99
Bears may look cute, playful, and clumsy in cartoons, but
in reality their strength and agility can make them very
dangerous. This book presents interesting information
about the eight species of bears that exist in the world,
one by one.
Pfeffer, Pierre
Grande, fuerte y sabio: el elefante
Big, Strong, and Wise: The Elephant
Paperback 9789707703582 $8.99
What are elephants’ tusks used for? Elephants not only
use them to attack, but also for unearthing the roots of
trees, digging in moist earth, and finding water. This book
includes fascinating scientific and cultural information, as
well as interesting reading on reality and myths. It ends
with poems by Mexican poet Neftalí Coria dedicated to
the elephant.
Prince, April Jones
¿Quién fue Mark Twain?
Who Was Mark Twain?
Paperback 9781603964241 $8.99
A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark Twain is
unsurpassed in American literature. Best known as the
author of
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
, Mark Twain,
not unlike his protagonist Huck, had a restless spirit.
He found adventure prospecting for silver in Nevada,
navigating steamboats down the Mississippi, and making
people laugh around the world. But Twain also had a
serious streak and decried racism and injustice. His
fascinating life is captured candidly in this enjoyable
biography.
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