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American bison American bison Juvenile literature American literature African American authors History and criticism Children's stories Authorship Cinco de Mayo, Battalla de Puebla del, 1862 Literatura juvenil Familias mexicano-americanas Novela juvenil Harlem Renaissance México Vida social y costumbres Literatura juvenil Pena Novela juvenil United StatesElston, Heidi M. D.
Summary: With more developed vocabulary and language patterns and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, transitional readers learn about the prairie habitat of the American bison, or buffalo. Children who are using strategies to figure out unknown words build confidence as they learn more advanced word patterns and uncover information on their own.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Readers, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2015
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE ELSPatent, Dorothy Hinshaw.
Summary: Provides a review of the bond between Native Americans and buffalos throughout history and examines how European settlers disrupted nature's balance and nearly caused the extinction of an animal so highly respected by the native tribes.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.3 PATCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 978.004 PatGreen, Jen.
Summary: Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of buffalo, including the American bison.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grolier 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.642 GREElston, Heidi M. D.
Summary: With familiar word patterns, short sentences, and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, beginning readers are introduced to the American bison, or buffalo. Children starting to understand how letters and sounds go together will build confidence as they recognize repeated words and learn new words. Helpful labels on photographs provide visual cues for new vocabulary.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Readers, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2015
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Summary: Young learners will love reading about the amazing animal diversity that can be found across America. They'll learn about bears, wolves, raptors, and more all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599 HERFreedman, Russell.
Summary: Examines the importance of the buffalo in the lore and day-to-day life of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains and describes hunting methods and the uses found for each part of the animal that could not be eaten.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 1988
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.1 FREElston, Heidi M. D.
Summary: With longer words and sentences, varied language patterns, and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, progressing readers learn about the life cycle and eating habits of the American bison, or buffalo. Children who are practicing common words and letter sounds will build confidence as they recognize familiar words and expand their vocabulary.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Magic Readers, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2015
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Summary: In graphic novel format, chronicles the history of the American buffalo and its near extinction.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC HIRRobbins, Ken.
Summary: A brief introduction to the history of the American buffalo and how it was almost hunted into extinction.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animals RobbinsDorion, Leah
Summary: "Leah Dorion captures the Métis way of life in the bison hunting days of long ago. She describes how the Métis interacted with the bison and their importance to all aspects of culture and how all parts of the bison were used in different ways."--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gabriel Dumont Institute Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.004 DORBrown, Monica
Summary: A powerful and accesible bilingual picture book that highlights "the power and impact of ordinary but dedicated citizens." Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROMills, Deborah
Summary: Alfredo y su papá deben cruzar la frontera en un viaje difícil de México a los Estados Unidos. ¿Encontrarán el nuevo hogar que están buscando en el otro lado? Basándose en hechos reales, esta historia cobra vida gracias a la ilustradora Mexicana Claudia Navarro, y está repleta de notas al final del texto para iniciar conversaciones sobre inmigración.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 325 MILLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASGerster, Michelle
Summary: "A poignant bilingual YA graphic memoir about a teenage girl's harrowing experience crossing the Mexico-US border. This compelling young adult graphic memoir tells the story of Gricelda, a fifteen-year-old Mexican girl who crosses the border into America with her mother and younger brother in search of a better life. Their treacherous journey is filled with both heartbreak and hope. Will...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Arsenal Pulp Press 2021
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1 available in Young Adult World, Call number: YA WORLD SPANISH GERLevy, Janice.
Summary: Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468 LEV SPANISHReynoso, Naibe
Summary: Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinos.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 REYCall number: J SPANISH 920 REY
Sánchez, Erika L.
Summary: "Julia no es la hija mexicana perfecta. Ese era el rol de su hermana Olga. Olga no fue a la universidad, se quedó en casa para cuidar a sus padres, limpiar la casa y trabajar a medio tiempo. Julia tiene grandes sueños y no quiere formar parte del camino de su hermana mayor. Pero un solo error, que ocurre mientras enviaba un mensaje de texto al mismo tiempo que cruzaba la calle más concurrida de...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Español 2018
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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: 468 SPANISH SANCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult World, Call number: YA FOREIGN SPANISH SANWhite, Arisa
Summary: Presents the life of a California ex-slave, nurse, and midwife, who started many philanthropic projects.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Heyday 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MASChapman, Ty
Summary: "Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. Learn about the New York Times best-selling author who has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many other accolades" -- Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 REYMwai, Melissa H.
Summary: "Learn all about the amazing African American culture of Harlem with this fun-filled nonfiction reader--carefully leveled to help children progress . . . 'Harlem Renaissance' will introduce kids to the exciting lives, music, art and ideas of the African American community of Harlem 100 years ago--and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2024