Books for Children and Young Adults in Spanish 2021

Roberta Edwards ¿Quién fue el rey Tut? Who Was King Tut? ILLUSTRATIONS True Kelley GR Q Ancient Civilizations / Curiosities and Wonders / How Things Work/Are Made 9781631138454 5½" x 7½" / 105 pp $10.99 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Biography / History / Science Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has been a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. This entertaining biography is complete with one hundred black-and white illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb’s discovery, as well as myths and so-called mummy curses. Roberta Edwards ¿Quién fue Paul Revere? Who Was Paul Revere? ILLUSTRATIONS John O’Brien GR P American Revolution / Convention and Rebellion 9781631134272 5½" x 7½" / 112 pp $10.99 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Biography / History In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it in a poem in 1861. So who was Paul Revere? This biography brings to life Paul Revere’s thrilling ride, as well as the personal side of the man and the exciting times in which he lived. Dennis Brindell Fradin ¿Quién fue Benjamín Franklin? Who Was Benjamin Franklin? ILLUSTRATIONS John O’Brien GR Q Politics and Government / Inventions / American Revolution 9781631138515 5½" x 7½" / 112 pp $10.99 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Biography / History / Science Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author—a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe inspiring. Dennis Brindell Fradin ¿Quién fue Tomás Jefferson? Who Was Thomas Jefferson? ILLUSTRATIONS John O’Brien GR Q Presidents and First Families (U.S.) / American Revolution / Military and Wars 9781631138478 5½" x 7½" / 112 pp $10.99 / PB Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Biography / History Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation’s most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S. president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and—what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life— also a slave owner. 134 MIDDLE GRADE READERS WWW. LOQUELEO.COM/US 3-5 Middle Grade Readers