hispanic americans

Claudia is determined to plan the perfect party and out-do Anna; but first she must work to earn enough money to rent a hall, a band, and supply food.

Thirteen-year-old Dave and Sticky, his kleptomaniac sidekick gecko, try to keep a special potion from falling into the hands of the diabolical Damien Black.

Thirteen-year-old Claudia describes her family and shares some secrets on how to get along with family members and have fun together. Includes discussion questions and a writing activity.

Ruthie is sent to spend the day with her Aunt Juanita who is about to have a baby, and does a great job running errands for her aunt until she is distracted by a litter of new kittens at the store.

Presents a short biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, and chronicles her life, education, dreams of becoming an astronaut, and training as part of the "Discovery" team.

Roberto is very angry when his older brother Miguel promises to walk him home from school and then forgets.

Xavier is unhappy when his mother remarries and he suddenly has a new stepbrother, as well as a stepfather, in his home.

A young Hispanic girl learns what it means to work together as a family when she and her parents gather with her aunts, uncles, and cousins at her grandmother's house for a Labor Day feast. Includes a recipe for green corn tamales. Presented in English and Spanish.

The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in an Hispanic community in Texas.

A young Latin American boy celebrates at a Hispanic street festival with his family.