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Sofia feels that because she looks so much like her older sisters, nobody notices her--so when school picture day comes around she comes up with a way to stand out. Written in Spanish.

It's almost Valentine's Day, and Carlos and Carmen don't have any cards for their class! So they spend the day making valentines. They make big valentines and little valentines. They make valentines with glitter and valentines with stickers. Mam#65533; and Pap#65533; think the twins may have made too many valentines. But, the twins have the perfect plan to make sure everybody has a happy Valentine's Day. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Mar?a Isabel struggles to fit in with her new classmates in the U.S. and remain proud of her heritage.

A brief biography of Miami rapper Armando "Pitbull" Perez that chronicles his childhood, family, and pride in his Cuban American heritage.

Contains articles that examines the lives and works of thirty-four Chicano and Chicana, and Dominican writers, and includes five essays that explore themes in Latino and Latina literature, such as feminism, and history.

Chronicles Latino history from the 1940s to the mid-1980s, describing challenges Latinos faced during the decades following World War II, including economic hardship and discrimination; discusses their struggle for civil rights; and explores the growth of Latino influence in American culture.

"Hector Morales's father used to be a gold glove champion boxer, but now he's an alcoholic loser. Disappointed by his family, his best friend, and his girlfriend, Hector keeps his chin down, mouth shut, and eyes focused on winning his first professional MMA fight"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a brief biography of professional baseball player Yadier Molina.

Presents a brief biography of professional baseball player Hanley Rami?rez.

Benito's father returns from Iraq a changed man, and when the pressure to deal with his father's post-traumatic stress disorder proves to be too much, Benito considers running away from his problems.