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In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn't. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking 'forty-niners!' With black-and-white illustrations and sixteen pages of photos, a nugget from history is brought to life!

Beautiful images and simple text introduce youngsters to the diversity of habitats around the world and to the concept that all living creatures live in special places they call home.

The Spanish-language edition of an informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of political powerhouse twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family's American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Juli n and Joaquin's mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local...

Presents the life story of the Mexican-American labor leader who helped achieve justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.