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4) New Mexico
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Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of New Mexico.
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216 pages : illustrations, folded map. ; 22 cm
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English
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A regional survey of the great natural resource, the Rio Grande River and Valley, shared by New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. Describes its contribution to U.S. history, ecological and archeological importance, and role in the development of atomic science.
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When Reyna Grande's father leaves his wife and three children behind in a village in Mexico to make the dangerous trek across the border to the United States, he promises he will soon return from "El Otro Lado" (The Other Side) with enough money to build them a dream house where they can all live together. His promises become harder to believe as months turn into years. When he summons his wife to join him, Reyna and her siblings are deposited in...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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With text inspired by Old Testament Scripture and artwork fashioned after the beautiful embroideries and designs of the Otomi people from the mountain villages around San Pablito, in Puebla, Mexico, this is a wonderful celebration for all to share.
11) The ancient Maya
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48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
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English
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Provides information about the ancient Maya, discussing farming, daily life, beliefs, and other related topics.
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41 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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Join Tiny, a black-chinned hummingbird, as he travels across the American Southwest visiting seven national parks - including the only national parks in Nevada and New Mexico, Big Bend and Guadalupe National Parks in Texas, and Arizona's spectacular Grand Canyon. Tiny meets many animal friends along the way; these friendships show us all that the differences between them are at the heart of the wonder of nature. It's a long journey for this little...
14) The Apache
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47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the...
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"In 1947, during the early years of the Cold War, a field in Roswell, New Mexico was disturbed by a strange crash and smattering of debris. Some say the bodies of extraterrestrial beings were strewn across the ground, that a UFO had crashed there, and that the government was covering up the evidence in a massive conspiracy. But what really happened at Roswell? The infamous "crash from outer space" has become a fixture in our culture, inspiring a surge...
16) Soñadores
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Español
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"En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías. Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y sueños ... y sus historias. El nuevo y magnífico libro de Yuyi Morales, Soñadores, se centra en la búsqueda por encontrar un hogar en un nuevo lugar. El trayecto de Yuyi y su hijo Kelly...
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147 pages ; 22 cm
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You can't really tell what time it is when you're in the freezer. Every year, thousands of migrant children and teens cross the U.S.-Mexico border. The journey is treacherous and sometimes deadly, but worth the risk for migrants who are escaping gang violence and poverty in their home countries. And for those refugees who do succeed? They face an immigration process that is as winding and multi-tiered as the journey that brought them here. In this...
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