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El intenso relato del viaje de una familia a través de los campos de California viviendo una vida en constante movimiento, de campos de fresa a campos de algodón, y de campamentos a cobertizos de un ambiente. Narrada por un joven que anhela estudiar y obtener el derecho de elegir un hogar, esta es una historia de supervivencia, fe y esperanza. Un viaje que abrirá el corazón y la mente de los lectores. Francisco Jiménez emigró de Tlaquepaque,...

Miles is a typical young boy until one he wakes up to discover he's developed a wacky ailment: he's strangely magnetic! Join Miles and his magnetic mishaps to discover the hilarious solution to his problem. A delightful and humorous story which children are sure to love.

Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Kali and Leila's Adventure is a captivating children's fairy tale that takes readers on a thrilling journey through time and imagination. Follow Kali and her loyal dog Leila as they explore an amusement park, enjoying the simple pleasures of riding roller coasters and indulging in delicious ice cream. But when a sudden storm hits, the...

Join Steve and Elly on a thrilling adventure in 'The Legend of Edward the Deer!' In this enchanting children's fairy tale, the formidable deer named Edward haunts the abandoned castle at night, striking fear into the hearts of the townspeople. Whispers of a curse placed upon Edward by the sorcerer Rowan only add to the mystery and intrigue surrounding the majestic creature. When Steve and Elly bravely decide to confront their fears and venture to...

Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Once upon a time, in a farm nestled amidst rolling green hills, there lived a delightful cat named Roland. Roland was no ordinary sheep; she possessed a heart full of courage and a mind brimming with cleverness. The farm, however, faced constant threats from cunning wolves who would stealthily snatch away the unsuspecting sheep. Determined...

Read ability, ages 4-12 all elementary school grades38 pages 8 1/2 x 11 inchesThis entertaining story features the ocean, weather, and environmental events including whales, moray eels, dolphins, manta rays, sun fish, giant clams, mermaids, starfish, coral, plankton luminescence, and Atlantis, giving children a science lesson in a fun story. A young mer-boy named Regus complains about the weather and how King Triton should do a better job. When King...

My Collison is a story about a boy who sees what happens when his father has a minor collision with another driver after which they exchange driver information and drive away. Soon after that he has his own collision, when a teenage bike rider rams into his bike, which topples over. He is ready to yell at the teenager for causing the accident, when he remembers how his father and the other driver settled their collision peaceably, so he decides to...

The boys keep on learning through play in The Adventures of Liam & Landen series! Enjoy the family's unique blend of patience and humor as they raise their two rambunctious boys. Liam and Landen have a new game in This Is My Face. Dad says, "The challenge is on - see how many faces you can make before the day is gone" The colorful, playful illustrations show many feelings kids need to name: "This is my happy, this is my sad, maybe I'm angry, this...

English Gujarati Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Gujarati as their second language.Jimmy the little bunny doesn't start off knowing how to ride a two-wheeler bike like his big brothers. In fact, sometimes he gets teased for it. When Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new, that's when the fun begins.This children's book is part of a collection of short bedtime stories.This story may be ideal for reading...

With more twists and turns than a palace vault and one unforgettable family of thieves, this second book in Brian Farrey's epic and critically acclaimed Vengekeep Prophecies trilogy will leave you breathless. Trouble is brewing in the Five Provinces. Mysterious magical artifacts have gone missing from the royal vaults. Master thieves from a secret society known as the Shadowhands are disappearing. And without explanation, the High Laird has begun...