Teresa Martínez
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The true story of how Mexican-American scientist Mario Molina helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s and went on to become a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His inspiring story gives hope in the fight against global warming. Full color.
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Hispanic Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: Nonfiction for Kids
I <3 Winter Reading 2023 (SCPL)
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: Nonfiction for Kids
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"A picture book biography celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, one of the most influential Latinx artists of all time"--
10) Hasta que alguien me escuche: una historia sobre las fronteras, la familia y la misión de una niña
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"Spanish edition of the true story of Estela Juarez, a young American girl who writes letters to her local newspaper, to Congress, and even to the President, pleading for someone to listen and reunite her family after her mother's deportation"--
12) Dear Abuelo
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Through letters to her grandfather in Mexico, Juana details her move to New York, her first days of school, and her new friendship with a classmate who speaks both Spanish and English.
13) Mi ciudad canta
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Después de vivir un temblor devastador, el espíritu de los vecinos en esta dinámica zona de una ciudad mexicana se sacude, pero no se rompe.
After a devastating earthquake hits, a little girl and her neighbors help each other rebuild their city. Includes author's note.
14) Mi ciudad sings
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After a devastating earthquake hits, a little girl and her neighbors help each other rebuild their city. Includes author's note.
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"Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un microscopio. De joven, ya viviendo en California,...