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The tiger and the rabbit

a Puerto Rican folktale
1991
Intended for use in storytelling, this picture book depicts a traditonal Puerto Rican tale in which a weak but cunning rabbit defeats a powerful tiger. The complete story text is printed at the back of the book.

The Orlando Cepeda story

2001
Chronicles the life of baseball player Orlando Cepeda, focusing on the seventeen seasons he spent in the major leagues.

Juan Gonzalez

1995
A biography of Hispanic baseball player Juan Gonzalez highlighting his professional career and his dedication to helping others.

The song of el coqu? and other tales of Puerto Rico

1995
A collection of three folktales which reflect the diverse heritage within the Puerto Rican culture.

Roberto Clemente

a life of generosity
2008
Photographs and simple text profile the life and career of baseball great, Roberto Clemente.

Roberto Alomar

star second baseman
1999
Discusses the personal life and professional career of the Puerto Rican-born all-star baseball player, Roberto Alomar.

Puerto Rico facts and symbols

2003
Presents information about Puerto Rico, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Luis Mu?oz Mar?n

father of modern Puerto Rico
1999
A biography of a Puerto Rican leader who worked to improve living conditions on his island, and served as governor from 1949-1965.

Roberto Clemente

baseball hero
2006
An illustrated introduction to the life and career of baseball player Roberto Clemente.

Sing, little sack!

canta, saquito! : a folktale from Puerto Rico
1993
Captured and kept inside a sack by a strange little man, a young girl is forced to sing, until her mother hears her song and knows that it is not the sack that is singing.

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