Nonfiction

José M. Hernández recounts his rise from migrant farm worker to astronaut in this bilingual autobiography. Readers will be inspired to see how he never gave up and was able to achieve his dream.

The author shares his experiences of fleeing the civil war in El Salvador and sneaking across three borders with his father in order to join his mother in the United States. One constant and solace during the journey were the new shoes his mother sent...

Based on a true story and written by someone who witnessed it, this touching picture book is set in Venezuela. A man named Faoro found an orphaned, newborn caiman and brought her home. The bond they formed was unbreakable and everlasting. Information...

Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. She was a fierce advocate of literacy and bilingual education. This illustrated biography introduces children to a truly remarkable woman.

The iconic figures of the past that we love and admire have something in common with each and every one of us: they, too, were once young boys and girls. The collection Cuando los grandes eran pequeños tells in gentle verse the stories of children from...

Georgina Lázaro presents the life of Mark Twain before he became the legendary writer we all know and love. Told in verse, and beautifully illustrated, this book will enrich units on American history and literature.

Do you know where the largest lake in South America is? Venezuela. Readers will be captivated by this vibrant book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and cuisine of Venezuela. The culture of Venezuela is as multi-faceted as the...

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural...

Mexico's resplendent culture is evidence of the rich heritage of its people. Readers will explore the converging cultures that have shaped Mexico, from ancient civilizations such as the Zapotec and Maya, to the French and Spanish. With vibrant...

Culture can be defined as the beliefs, practices, and arts of a group of people. The culture of Puerto Rico is as varied and intricate as the many people who live there. Readers will learn that before the arrival of the Spanish, Puerto Rico was called...

Located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, the Dominican Republic is a unique place with a rich cultural heritage. In this book, readers will learn that the Dominican Republic has the oldest European settlement in the Western Hemisphere,...

Full-color, two-page spreads introduce children to the animals of the savanna. They include lions, rhinos, ostriches, and hippos.

Plastic waste is not only polluting our oceans; it's also killing sea birds and other marine life. This book uses well-written text and photographs to explain the harm that plastic waste causes. It also shows some ingenious ways people are cleaning up...

Sonia Sotomayor's bestselling autobiography has been adapted for younger readers. She shares her inspiration success story from life in the Bronx to the Supreme Court.

Up-close photographs and concise, well-worded text introduce children to the fascinating world of ants.

Gorillas, wolves, chickens, and kangaroos all have something in common. Their individual members must all find their places within their groups. These power struggles can be dangerous! Read about the fierce world of animal alphas and how they make it to...

Written by a pediatric endocrinologist, this book addresses the changes in a boy's body during puberty. It addresses common issues and concerns in a very open yet age-appropriate manner.

Sonia Sotomayor shares the story of her life and reveals the huge influence reading had on her while she was growing up. This personal memoir will inspire every child to pursue his or her own dreams.

Our nation's laws go through a long process before they are enacted. Bills are scrutinized and researched by committees in both the House and Senate and may be rewritten several times before they pass. This book breaks down the complicated process into...

This book teaches young children what their eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and hands are for.

Henry Ford was a revolutionary inventor and businessman who transformed the automotive industry. Read all about his life and the company he formed.

Thomas Edison invented over 1,000 things. This illustrated biography introduces children to his fascinating life.

Pull the tabs to reveal how arctic foxes, owls, sloths, and other animals camouflage themselves.

Pull the tabs to reveal how leopards, octopi, snakes, and other animals camouflage themselves.

From an early age, a boy named José knew the importance of education and standing up for what is right. The truly gorgeous illustrations and verse of José richly portray the youth of José Martí, who became famous throughout the Americas as a writer and...

This illustrated book presents children with a series of fun experiments and activities involving everyday household items such as a glass, thread, clothespins, dominoes, and water. It will give them a hands-on way to learn about the marvelous world...

Presented in a question-and-answer format, this book teaches readers where food, clothes, and everyday items come from and how they are made. This includes oil used in salad dressing, tea, paper for notebooks, bottle corks, candles, soap, and silk for...

Discover the powerful world of microorganisms! This book presents 50 experiments to introduce children to these fascinating tiny beings that are invisible to the naked eye.

We have the benefit of science to understand the solar system, but ancient cultures did not. This illustrated book shows what the Aborigines, Ancient Sumerians, Navajo, Incans, and other civilizations thought about the stars.

Using the engaging Spanish activities and lessons, students will learn how to use close reading techniques, respond to text-dependent questions, analyze the text to determine meaning, make summaries, and more. This invaluable resource with instructions...

Why do crabs walk sideways? Why don't penguins freeze? Is a starfish a fish? This oversized, illustrated book answers these and many more questions about marine life.

With an understanding of the equator comes a grasp of the rotation of the Earth, climate, weather, and many other age-appropriate science concepts. Clean, accessible art on every spread--including diagrams, maps, and full-color photographs--help readers...

In the companion book to She Persisted about 13 American women who never gave up, Chelsea Clinton presents 13 inspirational women from all over the world. They include Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz from Mexico, Viola Desmond from Canada, Aisha Rateb from...

George Washington Carver was born into slavery. No one thought much of him because he was sick and weak. He would spend his life proving them wrong. Learn more about the 'Plant Doctor' turned 'Peanut Man' and how he helped people across the United States.

There are many kinds of friends including invisible ones, family members, pets, pen pals you have never met, and best friends. This book celebrates the special bond in all its diversity.

Lola's class is given the assignment to draw a picture of the place where they come from, but, since Lola left the Island when she was a baby, she has no memory of it. She turns to her neighbors and family for help and from their recollections, she...

With just a couple of household items, you can build your own seismograph. This book provides fascinating information about earthquakes.

With just a plastic bag, a tea bag, some sticks, and a candle, you can build your very own hot balloon. This book also provides interesting information about flying.

When Malala was a little girl, she wanted to have a magic pencil to create things that would make people happy and erase the things that were unpleasant. Later on, the fearless girl learned that a pencil does not have to be magic to change the world. ...

Jorge Luis Borges is considered one of Latin America's best writers. An ingenious use of color and rich text depict the exciting world Borges created for himself as a child. Not allowed to run around like other boys his age, he used his vivid imagination...