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  • 7
    Mexican Folk Art Series

    Collection of 7 books: $94.65

    Opuestos

    Happy hand-painted animals from Oaxaca, Mexico, teach kids about opposites in two languages!

    ¡Felices animales pintados a mano de Oaxaca, México, enseña a los niños sobre los opuestos en este encantador libro bilingüe!

    ABeCedarios

    A bilingual ABC book featuring beautiful, vibrant photographs of hand-carved animals from Oaxaca, Mexico.

    Un libro ABC bilingüe que presenta hermosas y vibrantes fotografías de animales tallados a mano de Oaxaca, México.

    Vámonos

    Young readers will enjoy this fun and vibrant bilingual introduction to different forms of transportation. This installment in author Cynthia Weill's acclaimed Mexican Folk Art series is a colorful adventure in English and Spanish, illustrated with handmade painted sculptures.

    Let's Work!

    From Puebla, Mexico, come adorable miniature palm weavings of people at work that invite children to learn about occupations in English and Spanish.

    Desde Puebla, México, vienen adorables tejidos de palmeras en miniatura de personas en el trabajo que invitan a los niños a aprender sobre ocupaciones en inglés y español.

    Count Me In!

    Handcrafted clay figures from Oaxaca, Mexico, invite children to join a parade as they count from one to ten in English and Spanish.

    Figuras de barro hechas a mano en Oaxaca, México, invitan a los niños a unirse a un desfile mientras cuentan del uno al diez en inglés y español.

    Colores de la vida

    Imaginatively colored and adorned animals handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico, help teach children a rainbow of colors in English and Spanish.

    Animales adornados y de colores imaginativos hechos a mano en Oaxaca, México, ayudan a enseñar a los niños un arcoíris de colores en inglés y español.

    Animal Talk

    From Oaxaca, Mexico, come vibrant wood carvings of animals that invite children to learn animal sounds in English and Spanish.

    Desde Oaxaca, México, vienen vibrantes tallados en madera de animales que invitan a los niños a aprender los sonidos de los animales en inglés y español.

    597 in stock

  • 5
    Elizabeti Series Collection

    Collection of 5 books: $59.75

    Elizabeti's School

    In this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.

    Mama Elizabeti

    A girl in Africa learns how to help take care of her younger siblings, including a new baby sister.

    Elizabeti's Doll

    A young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her.

    La muñeca de Elizabeti

    In Spanish. A young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her.

    La escuela de Elizabeti

    In this contempory Tanzanian story (now in Spanish), author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.

  • 4
    The Cycle of the Seasons Poetry Collection

    Collection of 4 books: $46.80

    From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems

    Bilingual English/Spanish. From the Bellybutton of the Moon is renowned poet Francisco X. Alarcón's collection of 22 poems inspired by his touching recollections of childhood summers in Mexico.

    Iguanas in the Snow and Other Winter Poems

    Bilingual English/Spanish. In their final collection of seasonal poetry, poet Francisco X. Alarcón and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to celebrate winter-by the seashore, in the magic city of San Francisco, and in the ancient redwood forests of the Sierras.

    Angels Ride Bikes and Other Fall Poems

    Following the success of their award-winning book of spring poems, Laughing Tomatoes, and their acclaimed collection of summer poems, From the Bellybutton of the Moon, poet Francisco Alarcón and artist Maya Christina Gonzalez invite us to experience fall in Los Angeles-the City of Angels-where dreams can come true.

    Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems

    Bilingual English/Spanish. From the imagination of poet Francisco X. Alarcón comes Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems, a playful and moving collection of twenty poems in English and Spanish.

    609 in stock

  • 12
    The Story Of Series Collection

    Collection of 12 books: $123.40

    The Story of World War II Hero Irena Sendler

    The "Story" chapter-book line debuts with this beautiful celebration of the life of Irena Sendler, a social worker who helped save nearly 2500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during the Nazi occupation of Poland.

    The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku

    This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Duke Kahanamoku, the six-time Olympic swimming champion and a legendary surfer who popularized surfing around the world.

    The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong

    This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.

    The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis

    This new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and a revered Congressman today.

    The Story of All-Star Athlete Jim Thorpe

    This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Jim Thorpe, an exceptional athlete with natural talent and the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States.

    The Story of Banker of the People Muhammad Yunus

    This new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who revolutionized global antipoverty efforts by developing the innovative economic concept of micro-lending.

    The Story of Trailblazing Actor Ira Aldridge

    This new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies features Ira Aldridge, an African American actor considered one of the greatest Shakespearean performers of the nineteenth century, and an outspoken advocate for the abolitionist movement in the United States.

    The Story of Environmentalist Wangari Maathai

    This inspiring entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize.

    The Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls

    This exciting entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies introduces readers to Robert Smalls, an enslaved steamboat wheelman who commandeered a Confederate ship during the Civil War and escaped with his family and crew to freedom.

    The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee

    This compelling entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal.

    The Story of Car Engineer Soichiro Honda

    The "Story" chapter-book line debuts with this compelling biography of Soichiro Honda, the innovative motorcycle and car manufacturer and Japanese business pioneer.

    The Story of Tennis Champion Arthur Ashe

    The "Story" chapter-book line debuts with this action-packed tribute to Arthur Ashe, one of the most compelling athletes and humanitarians of the twentieth century.

    76 in stock

  • 6
    Adventures Around the World Series

    Collection of 6 books: $77.70

    Horse Song

    Ted and Betsy Lewin's illustrated travelogue story of their trip to Mongolia to watch young boy and girl jockeys race horses in the traditional Naadam summer festival.

    Elephant Quest

    The Lewins are on a quest through Botswana to see the majestic African elephants in this picture book travelogue.

    Gorilla Walk

    In this delightful nonfiction travelogue, the Lewins trek through southern Uganda to visit mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

    Puffling Patrol

    Ted and Betsy Lewin travel to Iceland to learn about the "Puffling Patrol," a group of children who rescue lost puffins and return them to sea.

    Top to Bottom

    In this continuation of the Adventures Around the World series, the Lewins come face to face with Australia's wildest animals, from dingoes to crocodiles and more.

    Balarama

    Ted and Betsy Lewin's illustrated travelogue of their trip to southern India, where they meet Balarama, the lead Royal Elephant who will make his debut in the traditional parade that concludes the celebration of Dasara in the city of Mysore.

    486 in stock

  • 3
    Marisol McDonald Series

    Collection of 3 books: $59.85

    Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash / Marisol McDonald y la fiesta sin igual

    In the follow-up to the Pura Belpré Award Honor-winning Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/Marisol McDonald No Combina, everyone's favorite mismatched heroine turns eight and throws a fabulously mismatched party.

    Marisol McDonald and the Monster / Marisol McDonald y el monstruo

    Bilingual English/Spanish. Free-spirited Marisol confronts her fear of monsters and unfamiliar nighttime noises.

    Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina

    Mismatched and fabulous Marisol McDonald celebrates her Peruvian and Scottish heritage.
    Bilingual English/Spanish.

    838 in stock

  • 27
    Bebop Spanish Guided Reading Level G

    Collection of 27 books: $201.50

    ¡Hacemos instrumentos!

    Lee este libro para que veas cómo puedes hacer algunos instrumentos usando cosas ordinarias que se encuentran en tu casa.

    Read this book to find out about some of the instruments you can make from ordinary items around your home.

    Mi mundo

    Lee este libro para que sepas cómo está compuesto el mundo de una niña.

    Read this book to find out about all the parts of a girl's world.

    Borreguita negra

    Ya viene el invierno. Lee este cuento para que veas como una borreguita negra ayuda a un niño a prepararse para el frío.

    Winter is coming. Read this story to find out how a black sheep helps a boy prepare for the cold.

    Lo que me gusta y lo que no me gusta

    Lee este libro para que veas lo que le gusta y lo que no le gusta a un niño.

    Read this book to find out what a boy likes and what he doesn't like.

    El lei de Kama

    Kama's aunt is coming to visit him in Hawaii and he wants to make her the perfect present-a lei. But when the tree in his yard only has three flowers left, he has to come up with a creative solution.

    Una sorpresa para mamá

    Beto quiere hacer un regalo sorpresa para su mamá. Lee este libro para que veas qué le hace.

    Beto wants to make a surprise gift for his mama. Read this book to find out what he makes.

    ¡Bravo, Queta!

    Queta iba a bailar en un recital de ballet. Lee para que veas lo que sucedió cuando se preparaba con la ayuda de su mamá.

    Etta was going to dance in a ballet recital. Read to find out what happened as she got ready with her mom's help.

    Una mascota para Chayito

    Chayito le encantan los animales y desea tener una mascota. ¿Encontrará una en el parque animal?

    Charly loves animals and wishes she had a pet. Will she find one at the animal park?

    ¿Qué me pongo?

    ¿Qué podría ponerse un niño durante los diferentes tipos de clima? Las pistas en este libro te ayudarán a dar con las respuestas.

    What should a boy wear in different kinds of weather? The clues in this book will help you figure out the answers.

    ¡Gol!

    Cinco amigos se divierten jugando al fútbol. Lee este libro para que veas cómo meten un gol juntos.

    Five friends have fun playing soccer. Read this book to see how they score a goal together.

    Lolita en una granja

    Lee este libro para que veas el trabajo que Lolita y su familia hacen durante el verano.

    Read this book to find out about the work Lolita and her family do in summer.

    El oso Meño

    ¿Qué hace este oso durante el invierno? Lee este libro para que lo sepas.

    What does this bear do during the winter? Read this book to find out.

    Pepe el panadero

    Pepe el panadero quiere hacer un pastel. Lee para que veas que le sucedió a Pepe.

    Buster the baker wants to bake a cake. Read this story to see what happens.

    Oscar limpia su cuarto

    Lee para que veas qué pasa cuando un niño finalmente tiene que limpiar su cuarto.

    Read to find out what happens when a boy finally has to clean up his room.

    El silbido de Ruby

    Ruby can do lots of things, but she can't whistle. After many frustrating attempts, she finally learns from some very special teachers.

    La dulcería

    Ven con una niña a la dulcería para que veas cuántas golosinas compra.

    Come along to the candy store to see how many treats a girl buys.

    ¿Qué sale de un huevo?

    Muchos animales nacen de huevos. Lee este libro para que aprendas sobre algunos de ellos.

    Many animals hatch from eggs. This book introduces some of them.

    Vamos hacer una tostada

    Aquí están algunos ingredientes para una tostada. Lee este libro para que sepas cómo usarlos para hacer una rica botana.

    A boy shows how to make a delicious snack-a tostada!

    La mariquita está triste

    ¿Por qué se ve tan triste esta mariquita? Lee este chistoso cuento para que lo averigües.

    A ladybug is sad. Could it be that it is missing some spots?

    Conozco a una viejita

    ¡No vas a creer lo que esta viejita se comió! Lee esta rima chistosa para que lo sepas.

    You won't believe what an old lady ate! This funny rhyme tells all about it.

    Las estaciones

    ¿Qué juegas tú en cada estación del año? ¿Qué estación te gusta más?

    What do you like to play in each season of the year? Which season do you like best?

    Vivo en un iglú

    Meet a young Inuit girl and her family. Learn why they sometimes live in an igloo and what life in an igloo is like.

    Sorpresa de mudanza

    An African American boy is sad to find out that he and his family are moving, and he worries about all the changes the move will bring. After a big surprise, he learns that changes aren't always scary.

    Los trucos de Twister

    Three African American siblings are preparing their horse, Twister, for a horse show. Come see the tricks they teach Twister.

    Lo mejor que me ha pasado

    Meet Madison, a Chinese American girl who thinks being adopted into a great family is the best thing.

    Las aventuras de Pran

    When the car has to go to the shop, Pran and his mother, Mrs. Patel, try a new way to get to school each day. The results are a wacky week full of misadventure!

    Fancy Dance: Una danza nativoamericana

    Joe is dancing the Fancy Dance at a powwow for the first time. He is nervous, but once the dance starts he knows just what to do.

    737 in stock

  • 29
    Bebop Nonfiction Grades PreK-2

    Collection of 29 books: $230.50

    Living in an Igloo

    Meet a young Inuit girl and her family. Learn why they sometimes live in an igloo and what life in an igloo is like.

    African Dance

    Join an African Dance troupe as they get ready for their show. See how they move and learn where the dances came from.

    The Best Thing

    Meet Madison, a Chinese American girl who thinks being adopted into a great family is the best thing.

    Splash!

    From the sink to the lake, a group of children have fun splashing in the water.

    Best Friends

    Join two best friends, an Asian Indian boy and girl, as they spend an active day outdoors running, climbing, sliding, and more.

    What Can Fly?

    A bird can fly. A plane can fly.

    What else can fly?

    What Boo and I Do

    A young Asian American girl and her dog Boo visit with elderly people, showing how rewarding it can be to help others.

    Twister's Tricks

    Three African American siblings are preparing their horse, Twister, for a horse show. Come see the tricks they teach Twister.

    Tuti's Play

    Join a girl named Tuti, who lives in Bali, as she gets ready to be in a play. Learn everything she does to prepare-from practicing traditional dances to putting on a very special costume.

    This Is My Home

    Meet children from different lands.

    See their different kinds of homes.

    Shapes Where We Play

    Shapes are everywhere, even where we play. In this colorfully photographed book, two children find all of the basic shapes in the equipment on their playground.

    Rain Falls

    Rain falls on grass.

    Rain falls on rocks.

    Where else does rain fall?

    Punched Paper

    There's going to be a classroom fiesta and it's time to make decorations. See how two Latino children turn some plain colored napkins into a colorful cut paper banner.

    On Our Farm

    While spending the day working on their farm, a Latina girl and her father discover that working together is lots of fun.