Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar.
United States
Materials from United States of America
Riding Freedom (Un caballo llamado Libertad)
Based on the life of Charlotte Parkhurst, this rollicking adventure story traces the daring and unusual escapades of a real 1860’s girl who disguised herself as a man so she could live, work, and vote as she pleased.
Spot Va Al Parque
Spot and his friends, Helen and Tom, enjoy a fun-filled day at the park, in a Spanish-language version of the popular picture book.
Angus Y El Gato
Angus the Scottie dog spends three days chasing the new cat that has come to live at his house, but when the cat disappears Angus misses his new friend.
Musica Para Todo El Mundo!/Music, Music For Everyone
Rosa plays her accordion with her friends in the Oak Street Band and earns money to help her mother with expenses while her grandmother is sick.
Read All About It! (Spanish Edition): Leer Para Creer!
Tyrone loves school, but he doesn’t like to read, until one day, while his teacher is reading aloud, more than words come out of the book–Tyrone and his friends are swept up in a mysterious adventure that lands them in a most unexpected place.
Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come/Preparate, Kindergarten! Alla Voy!
Nancy Carlson’s reassuring picture book about getting ready for kindergarten is now available in a Spanish-English edition—and to a whole new audience of young children. The simple, comforting text and big, bright illustrations will ease first-day-of-school jitters and help make the early days of kindergarten exciting and fun.
The Grand Canyon (Ready-To-Read. Level 1)
It all started with water. But how did one river make such a deep canyon? Read on and find out.
Todo El Mundo Cocina Arroz
A child is sent to find a younger brother at dinnertime and is introduced to a variety of cultures through encountering the many different ways rice is prepared at the different households visited.
Abuelo Y Los Tres Osos
Emilio’s grandfather gives a Hispanic flavor to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as he brings a beautiful, black-braided heroine to the center of the tale.