"Bold, graphic portraits and beautiful poems present famous and lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have faced life's challenges in creative ways."--Provided by publisher.

Two hamsters, one named Tip and the other Tucker, one fearful and one fearless, are purchased from a pet store by Mr. Lopez for his classroom.

Isabella writes a letter home each of the twelve days she spends exploring Arizona at Christmastime, as her cousin Carlos shows her everything from a cactus wren in a palo verde tree to twelve Grand Canyon mules. Includes facts about Arizona.

One night while everyone is sleeping, a little boy watches his paper mouse save a cat from an angry dog.

Ruthie loves Superman. Ruthie wants to be Superman. And when Ruthie is asked to go spend the afternoon with her aunt, who is about to have a baby any day now and may need some help, Ruthie seizes the opportunity. It could be her chance to be a hero, should the baby come while she's visiting! But when Ruthie is out fetching a snack for her aunt, she gets so distracted by a box full of kittens in the bodega that she doesn't hear her aunt calling for...

In rhyming text, Hispanic children count the things, like pinatas and maracas, that can be seen in their neighborhood.

"When a boy's abuela accuses him of being careless with his beloved Bongo, he devises a trap and catches the toy thief red-handed"-- Provided by publisher.

"A middle grade verse history of Latinos in the United States, told through the voices of many and varied individuals ranging from Juan Ponce de León to modern-day sixth graders"-- Provided by publisher.

Max's friend Lily invites him to her family's celebration of Chinese New Year.

"Latino Almanac covers the history of Latino Americans in politics, labor, law, religion, business, science, medicine, the military, media, sports, literature, music, theater, art, and film. Chapters address the important events and social and cultural changes that affected Latino Americans over the centuries. Each chapter offers a narrative history, along with separate biographical profiles of more than 650 key figures"-- Provided by publisher.