Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave, and a potter, who went on to become an influential poet and artist.

"A fascinating look at Ada Lovelace, the pioneering computer programmer and the daughter of the poet Lord Byron." --

A bilingual collection of poetry by the late Francisco X. Alarcn, acclaimed Chicano poet celebrating the days of the week and everyday childhood experiences.

Thanksgiving is turkey, pumpkin pie, family gatherings, and a celebration of all the good things for which we're grateful. But how did out modern-day Thanksgiving traditions get their start? What was the first Thanksgiving like? Informative text and creative illustrations help kids learn the answer to this and more! Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and reader-friendly text, this series explores...

Provides information about the history and traditions of Father's Day.

The second Sunday in May is a time to celebrate mothers and all those who are like mothers. This book discusses the origins of Mother's Day and explains how songs, poems, and food can prove useful in showing our appreciation for mothers, stepmothers, aunts, grandmothers, and sisters.

A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations by a renowned Mexican American poet. Tomatoes laugh, chiles explode, and tortillas applaud the sun! With joy and tenderness, delight and sadness, Alarcon's poems honor the wonders of life and nature--welcoming the morning sun, remembering his grandmother's songs, paying tribute to children working in the fields, and sharing his dream of a world filled with...

"Follow this touching tale of a boy and his friendship with a horse, by the late poet Ed Galing and illustrated with remarkable tenderness by Caldecott-winning artist Erin Stead"--Provided by publisher. The narrator reminiscences about how, when he was a boy, he would go out early each morning and greet Tony, the horse who pulled the milk truck.

A collection of short poems which reflect the seasonal changes as fall arrives and slowly turns to winter, winter brings storms and shorter days, then finally begins to fade into a hint of spring.

Rhyming text and illustrations describe the ways fish are caught in various locations around the world.