A simple biography of the man who worked to win fairer treatment of the migrant farm workers in California in the 1960s and to establish the United Farm Workers union.
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Pedro, The Angel Of Olvera Street
Little Pedro, who sings like an angel, is allowed to lead the Christmas procession, known as La Posada, through the old Mexican section of downtown Los Angeles.
The Way To Make Perfect Mountains: Native American Legends Of Sacred Mountains
Presents a collection of legends about North American Indians.
Juanita
Juanita takes the dove she received for her fourth birthday to the Old Mission Church for the blessing of the animals.
Little Gold Star
In this variation of the Cinderella story, coming from the Hispanic tradition in New Mexico, Arciá and her wicked stepsisters have different encounters with a magical hawk and are left physically changed in ways that will affect their meeting with the prince.
Moon Song
After giving birth to Coyote Child and leaving him to fend for himself, Mother Moon listens for the moon song of all coyotes.
Mojave
Evokes the land and animals of the Mohave Desert in poetic text and illustrations.
Desert Song
When day is done, the sun streaks the desert sky with flame. Soon the stars come out, and with them, a host of creatures. Bats spill from a hillside cave; insects seek out the sweet fruit of the saguaro; and a lone coyote sings his haunting song to the moon.In this lyrical evocation of the desert night, celebrated author Tony Johnston and Caldecott medalist Ed Young offer young readers an unforgettable look at the many plants and animals that thrive in this surprisingly lush and fragile wilderness.
Three Stalks Of Corn
Efraín Of The Sonoran Desert: A Lizard’s Life Among The Seri Indians
Famed ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan learns the deeper meanings of ecology from Amalia Astorga, a Seri Indian.