Author: Fran Manushkin
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515856704
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
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Pedro is excited for his class trip to the aquarium in this e-book. But his class disappears when he's not paying attention, leaving him alone with a shark!
Author: MICHAEL REID
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
ISBN: 166292495X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 360
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Michael Reid has written a powerful story for our time. Based on the events of Roberto Ramos’s astonishing life in—and eventual escape from—the island of Cuba, The Painting, is a fictionalized account of Roberto Ramos’s life from 1982 until 1992. Growing up under the Castro regime, Ramos learns over time how Fidel has betrayed the rev- olution. This is the story of Ramos’ outrage at this betrayal, and the extreme price he pays for expressing it. The brashness of his defiance is breathtaking and fuels a plot that grips the read- er in continuous suspense. The tension mounts up until the last page, where the suspense finally yields to human triumph over oppression. There is a crucial artistic element to this story as well. Along the way, and through the moment of his escape to the United States, Ramos is drawn to the works of the great Cuban masters— especially the tradition of pre-revolution Cuban painting—as an outlet for his emotions and his growing frustrations with the Castro government, a system he finds increasingly intolerable as the years pass and his distress grows. In a journey that is terrifying, yet also a triumph of the human spirit, Ramos reveals the power of one individual to fight back against an unjust political system. In doing so, he rescues his own identity, and the artistic heritage that defines him. The story of Roberto Ramos is a compelling personal tale, but the power of this book lies just as much in the telling of it. Reid captures the de- tails of a remarkable odyssey and weaves them into an expansive drama, creating a parable for our times. It’s Reid’s keen awareness of detail that shows us how to honestly value the richness of life, even amidst brutal struggles. The result is a story for every person who treasures freedom...and life itself. Book Review: "The Painting by Michael C. Reid is an exquisite non-fiction work that tells the story of the happenings in communist Cuba in a way that only someone who has experienced it can explain. It is insightful, heart-wrenching, and nothing short of thought-provoking. It follows one man's desperate attempt to break the hold of poverty on him and his family. Readers can see how the government plays a huge role in the poverty of its people. We also see political leaders whose only concern is how quickly they can line their pockets with wealth gotten from the sweat of the citizens. The storyline is particularly touching. I am impressed with the way Michael C. Reid fleshes out each of the characters in the book to the smallest detail. The conversations within the book are precisely in tune with the situation in the global scene of the 1980s. This element gives the narrative another credit for accuracy. The mix of Spanish and English is also unique. It adds spice to the conversations and the story. Also, the conversations and character responses to situations were humorous. For instance, here's Roberto's response when he is told his boat, with all its hidden treasures, will have to be scuttled: "I'm not leaving this boat. You need to tow me in or I will die with my collection." Followers of historical events will find the content of this book quite interesting. Not much is known about life within Cuba except what is gotten from state-sponsored newsreels and the odd story from any émigré who has braved the perils of the journey. Also, the information on the Cuban art scene will appeal to art lovers. There are detailed mentions of several artists whose works are worth making out the time to study. Michael C. Reid pens a masterpiece that earns my respect in terms of the presentation of the storyline. The story flows with a certain style that gets your pulse up every time you turn the pages, and the attention to detail is equally impressive." -- Sam Ibeh/Online Book Club
Author: Fran Manushkin
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515842398
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : es
Pages : 39
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Pedro is excited for his class trip to the aquarium in this e-book. But his class disappears when he's not paying attention, leaving him alone with a shark!
Author: Domingo de los SANTOS
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 938
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Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0525645306
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
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What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water story that's perfect for Shark Week and all year-round! "Don't miss this one." -School Library Journal, Starred Review Hi! I am Great White Shark, and if you get this book, you'll read all about ME--the greatest shark in the sea! Not so fast! Greenland Shark here, and as the oldest shark in this book, that makes me the greatest. Did someone say fast? I'm Mako Shark, and I'm the fastest shark in this book! Eat my bubbles! Wow, I'm Hammerhead Shark. You don't need my special eyes to see that there are lots of great sharks in this book. Sink your teeth into it now! New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub makes a splash with bestselling illustrator Laurie Keller to deliver an entertaining undersea story filled with the greatest shark facts in the ocean!
Author: Miriam Salinas
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1491820756
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Por que una tortuga habla con un nino o una nina? Una precipitada decision afortunadamente proporciona un regalo del mar en el cual se viven muchas aventuras y nuevas amistades entre criaturas acuaticas, peces, y un pequeno nino. Los lectores seran confrontados a tomar decisiones valientes las cuales tendran que decidir por si mismos. Al hacer esto, ellos comprenderan que dialogar un conflicto siempre tiene un mejor resultado que una pelea o guardar silencio. El miedo a lo desconocido, a las personas y a las cosas que son diferentes, se puede superar, lo que lleva a muchas experiencias felices que enriquecen nuestras vidas. Las conductas tontas de los personajes le permiten al lector entender que todos somos diferentes y tambien amables, y que juntos podemos construir un mundo maravilloso y divertido para nosotros.
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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Author: Mark Terry
Publisher: Oceanview Publishing
ISBN: 1933515767
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
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Twenty world leaders meet for the G8 Summit at the beautiful Cheyenne Resort in Colorado Springs. But an ugly plot lurks beneath the surface: a terrorist group, The Fallen Angels, plans to wreak havoc on the Summit.With the Secret Service, the FBI, Homeland Security, the military, and security from twenty different governments on-hand, shouldn't the resort be the safest place in the world?It seems impossible that a terrorist group could infiltrate the Summit. And yet they do. Within minutes, twenty world leaders are taken hostage, and Richard Coffee, the group's leader, makes his first demand: release twenty detainees from Guantanamo Bay, or he'll execute one leader each hour until his demands are met.Only one man can disrupt this plot. Derek Stillwater is that man.Working undercover as a maintenance man at the resort, Stillwater will wage war on the world's deadliest, most sophisticated terrorist organization, picking off the terrorists one by one-until he comes face-to-face with an evil force from his past, Richard Coffee, The Fallen Angel himself.
Author: Frank C. Defazio
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1506909116
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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A small fishing town in Mexico has been plagued by a large fish or other creature attacking fishing vessels. These vessels are being rammed at there hulls so strongly that they usually have such damage that they sink quickly. The culprit is unknown
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Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 476
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