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The Legend of Food Mountain : La Montan~a del Alimento
by Rohmer, Harriet
An Aztec legend recounting how a giant red ant helped the ancient god, Quetzalcoatl, bring corn to the first, hungry people of the earth.
- Topic
- Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Children's Book Press, 1988, San Francisco, CA
The Stormy Adventure of Abbie Burgess, Lighthouse Keeper
by Roop, Peter and Roop, Connie
The story of Abbie Burgess, daughter of the Matinicus Rock lighthouse keeper and her experience tending the lights while her father is away. Told in graphic novel format.
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Topics
Women's History,
19th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Graphic Universe, 2010, New York, NY
Fearless (the story of Louise Smith)
by Rosenstock, Barb
Children's biography of Louise Smith, race car driver and first woman elected to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
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Topics
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Dutton Children's Books, 2010, New York, NY
Children of Puerto Rico
by Ross, Michael Elsohn
Learn about the geography and cultures of Puerto Rico.
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Topics
Native American History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Carolrhoda Books, Inc, 2001, Minneapolis, MN
Gullywasher : Il chaparron torrencial
by Rossi, Joyce
Leticia's grandfather, who was a vaquero as a young man, provides fanciful explanations for how he got his wrinkles, white hair, round belly, and stooped frame. Presented in English and Spanish.
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Topics
Latino History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Rising Moon Press, 1995, Flagstaff, AZ
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.
