Author: Rebecca Gomez
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780153335471
Category : Puerto Ricans
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The Pride of the Puerto Ricans
Author: Rebecca Gomez
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780153335471
Category : Puerto Ricans
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780153335471
Category : Puerto Ricans
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Pride of Puerto Rico
Author: Paul Robert Walker
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152634209
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A biography of the baseball superstar from Puerto Rico who, before his untimely death in a 1972 airplane crash, was noted for his achievements on and off the baseball field.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152634209
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A biography of the baseball superstar from Puerto Rico who, before his untimely death in a 1972 airplane crash, was noted for his achievements on and off the baseball field.
Roberto Clemente
Author: Jonah Winter
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442440740
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente practiced and practiced until--eventually--he made it to the Major Leagues. America! As a right-fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he fought tough opponents--and even tougher racism--but with his unreal catches and swift feet, he earned his nickname, "The Great One." He led the Pirates to two World Series, hit 3,000 hits, and was the first Latino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But it wasn't just baseball that made Clemente legendary--he was was also a humanitarian dedicated to improving the lives of others.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442440740
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente practiced and practiced until--eventually--he made it to the Major Leagues. America! As a right-fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he fought tough opponents--and even tougher racism--but with his unreal catches and swift feet, he earned his nickname, "The Great One." He led the Pirates to two World Series, hit 3,000 hits, and was the first Latino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But it wasn't just baseball that made Clemente legendary--he was was also a humanitarian dedicated to improving the lives of others.
The Pride of Puerto Ricans - Time Readers for Kids
Author:
Publisher: Harcourt School Publishers
ISBN: 9780153335914
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher: Harcourt School Publishers
ISBN: 9780153335914
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
When I Was Puerto Rican
Author: Esmeralda Santiago
Publisher: Palabra
ISBN: 9780306814525
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Magic, sexual tension, high comedy, and intense drama move through an enchanted yet harsh autobiography, in the story of a young girl who leaves rural Puerto Rico for New York's tenements and a chance for success.
Publisher: Palabra
ISBN: 9780306814525
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Magic, sexual tension, high comedy, and intense drama move through an enchanted yet harsh autobiography, in the story of a young girl who leaves rural Puerto Rico for New York's tenements and a chance for success.
Rafi and Rosi: Carnival!
Author: Lulu Delacre
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060735988
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Two Latin American tree frogs, mischievous Rafi and his younger sister Rosi, enjoy the events of Puerto Rico's Carnival season.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060735988
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Two Latin American tree frogs, mischievous Rafi and his younger sister Rosi, enjoy the events of Puerto Rico's Carnival season.
When a Heart Turns Rock Solid
Author: Timothy Black
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307378349
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Based on an unprecedented eighteen-year study, the center of this riveting book are three engaging streetwise brothers who provide powerful testimony to the exigencies of life lived on the social and economic margins. With profound lessons regarding the intersection of social forces and individual choices, Black succeeds in putting a human face on some of the most important public policy issues of our time.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307378349
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Based on an unprecedented eighteen-year study, the center of this riveting book are three engaging streetwise brothers who provide powerful testimony to the exigencies of life lived on the social and economic margins. With profound lessons regarding the intersection of social forces and individual choices, Black succeeds in putting a human face on some of the most important public policy issues of our time.
The Coquíes Still Sing
Author: Karina Nicole González
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250895839
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
A powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017, written by debut author Karina González and illustrated by Krystal Quiles. "This book is more than beautiful." - Yuyi Morales, Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator of Dreamers Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family’s beloved mango tree—their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, “You are home, you are safe.” But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows. As time passes, Elena, alongside her community, begins to rebuild their home, planting seeds of hope along the way. When the sounds of the coquíes gradually return, they reflect the resilience and strength of Elena, her family, and her fellow Puerto Ricans. The Coquies Still Sing is also available in Spanish.
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250895839
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
A powerful story about home, community, and hope, inspired by the rebuilding of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017, written by debut author Karina González and illustrated by Krystal Quiles. "This book is more than beautiful." - Yuyi Morales, Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator of Dreamers Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family’s beloved mango tree—their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, “You are home, you are safe.” But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows. As time passes, Elena, alongside her community, begins to rebuild their home, planting seeds of hope along the way. When the sounds of the coquíes gradually return, they reflect the resilience and strength of Elena, her family, and her fellow Puerto Ricans. The Coquies Still Sing is also available in Spanish.
Luisito's Island
Author: Maritere Bellas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999478356
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999478356
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Roberto Clemente
Author: Dona Rice
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 9780743989688
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Each book in 8143--TIME For Kids Nonfiction Readers: Fluent Plus Kit is available in a set of six.For add-on purchases, each 6-pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan, packaged in a self-sealing vinyl bag.Word Count: 1263TCM (Teacher Created Materials) Level: 3.9Guided Reading Level: QEarly Intervention Level: 23DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) Level: 40
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 9780743989688
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Each book in 8143--TIME For Kids Nonfiction Readers: Fluent Plus Kit is available in a set of six.For add-on purchases, each 6-pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan, packaged in a self-sealing vinyl bag.Word Count: 1263TCM (Teacher Created Materials) Level: 3.9Guided Reading Level: QEarly Intervention Level: 23DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) Level: 40