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Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"One activist's story shows how indigenous communities can fight to protect their sacred lands-and win"--
Esta emotiva historia, de narrativa poética y bellas ilustraciones, recordará a los lectores la importancia de conservar la naturaleza, ser perseverantes y alzarse en defensa de uno mismo y de la comunidad.
Author
Series
The jumbies (Tracey Baptiste) volume 3
Publisher
Algonquin Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"After two out-of-season hurricanes nearly destroy her island home, Corinne discovers that the god Huracan is angry and she, aided by friends and enemies alike, races to calm him."--
3) Jamaica
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explore one of the beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea: Jamaica! This book's colorful photos bring the country's tropical environment and vibrant culture to life. With leveled text aimed at those reading to learn, readers will discover the landforms, wildlife, and customs that make Jamaica beautiful. Features will engage the reader with maps, profiles, activities, and fun facts about the sports, food, and music of Jamaica. Readers will get a taste...
Author
Publisher
Cameron Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Can you imagine a time when the land and the sky belonged to the mariposas? I can. A young girl dreams of the land’s historic mariposas amarillas and is determined to re-create their glory, even if her butterflies are made of paper. But when nature thwarts her plans, life, magic, and yes, even the rain, bring something more beautiful than she ever could have crafted. Based on the author’s own memories of a hurricane that diverted the migration...
Author
Publisher
Gnome Road Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this modern interpretation of a classic fairytale, readers tango along with Moni as she sways to the music that follows her through the woods. In a clearing, Moni stumbles upon Lobo . . . playing a bandoneón? Moni can't help from tap-tap-tapping to the tune, but when the music ends, Moni's pace turns from tango to milonga after Lobo says he ate Abuela. Readers are certain to be both surprised and relieved when they learn Abuela is alive and well,...