Wood, Susan

An illustrated look at the life and career of Mexican band leader, pianist, and composer Juan Garc?a Esquivel.

Describes how Juan Garcia Esquivel, a Mexican composer popular in the 1950s and 1960s, developed his experimental style of music, based on mariachi and other Mexican music, jazz, the human voice, and the use of unusual instruments.

"Yum guacamole! That's what Little Red Hen craves, and she could use some help gathering and mashing the ingredients. So she asks Armadillo, Iguana, Coati, and Snake to lend a hand, but they all refuse. Of course, after Little Red Hen works hard to make the scrumptious fresh guac, all the animals want a taste. She gives her friends what they asked for, but with a spicy surprise they'll never forget!"--Provided by publisher.

"Yum guacamole! That's what Little Red Hen craves, and she could use some help gathering and mashing the ingredients. So she asks Armadillo, Iguana, Coati, and Snake to lend a hand, but they all refuse. Of course, after Little Red Hen works hard to make the scrumptious fresh guac, all the animals want a taste. She gives her friends what they asked for, but with a spicy surprise they'll never forget!"--Provided by publisher.

"When a family spends a day at the beach, the children investigate various footprints to see what type of creatures live along the shoreline. Rhyming text turns a sandy beach into an outdoor classroom. The tracks and habits of local wildlife, including hopping sandpipers, scuttling crabs, and burrowing turtles, are identified and explained for young ecology detectives. STEM-based back matter includes information on how clues like footprints can identify the type of wildlife inhabiting any given habitat"--OCLC.

Describes the successful 1948 effort of Elmo Heter of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to transport beavers from an overcrowded town, McCall, Idaho, to the remote Chamberlain Basin region by parachuting seventy-six beavers into the area.

Chronicles the lives and work of Pearl Kendrick and Grace Eldering, who developed a vaccine for whooping cough. Discusses the dangers of whooping cough, the scientists' education and work, and how the vaccine was developed. Includes photos, a timeline, glossary, index, and resources for further information.

"This picture book biography will outline the . . . history of Elizabeth Warren, the first female senator from Massachusetts. Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put Elizabeth's father out of work, Elizabeth helped out by babysitting, waitressing, and sewing dresses, all while skipping a grade and shining in her school's debate team. Debate taught Elizabeth how to fight with her words, a skill that eventually won her a state championship and a college scholarship. As a lawyer and law professor, Elizabeth learned why it was so difficult for working-class families like her own to advance economically, and today she continues to fight (with her words) for the poor and middle-class in her role as a politician. The text focuses on the importance of being outspoken--of fighting with words both for yourself and for those that need your help. The backmatter will include an author's note and resources list"--Provided by publisher.

Americana at its finest, American Gothic is a picture book biography celebrating 20th century American artist Grant Wood and his most iconic work.