Cornelius Randolf Raven (C.R. for short) is the opinionated but highly informed host of this expedition across Alaska. Join him as he introduces and explains all of the wonders that make Alaska such a remarkable place. Here are thirsty mosquitoes; four species of whales; lush, wet rain forests; glaciers that go for miles; chilly permafrost; … Read More
These charming bilingual books follow the close relationship between Arturo and his grandmother Abue Rosa. In Arturo and the Navidad Birds, Abue Rosa and Arturo decorate a Christmas tree together. When Arturo accidentally breaks a precious glass bird (pajarito), he hides it and tries to create a replacement. The boy is wracked with guilt and … Read More
Told in an engaging call and response text where a child can wiggle like a fish or hoot like an ape and brought to life by vibrant artwork, Grandmother Fish takes children and adults through the history of life on our planet and explains how we are all connected. “A dynamite job . . . … Read More
Let’s Eat Snails takes young readers on an ethnic culinary adventure. In a Sicilian-American household, cooked snails are the ultimate treat, as one young visitor comes to delight in understanding. This captivating story serves up a lesson in the value of being open-minded and not being afraid of what you don’t know. NewSouth Books – … Read More
Will Mount St. Helens erupt again? Will it spit lava or unleash a deadly mudflow? Learn how to be a volcano detective, sifting through the evidence, searching for clues, and solving real-life cases. This classroom favorite has numerous awards, including a Washington Reads pick, a Natural History magazine Best Book for Young Readers, and an … Read More