Frank Carlson Library

"Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood - but secretly, she pours her dreams and frustrations onto the pages of her notebook like prayers. When she is invited to join her school's slam poetry club, Xiomara doesn't know how she could ever attend without her religious mami finding out. But even so, in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent."--taken from back cover. Xiomara...

"Help your child become a successful reader with this big collection of titles that target must-know phonics concepts: short vowels, blends, plurals, and more. Each title features clear photos, just-right decodable text, and lively real-world topics such as pets, frogs, bugs, weather, jobs, trucks, and feelings. Includes a family guide and a little workbook to reinforce learning"--Box.

A look at the ancient Nile valley civilizations from pharoah's court to the daily lives of workers. "Descubre las civilizaciones del valle del Nilo: desde la corte del fara�on a la vida diaria de los obreros"--Cover.