Christine A Platt
Author
Series
Frankie and friends volume 2
Language
English
Description
"There's breaking news on TV at Frankie's house--a protest to demand justice! Frankie's mama, a journalist, gets a call to cover the story, and Frankie wants to do her own reporting, too. But what is a protest, exactly, and why do people do it? Along with her news crew, including Farrah the doll, Dan the teddy bear, and Nina the cat, Frankie prepares a feature story by doing research and conducting interviews with Papa and big sister Raven. And when...
Author
Series
Frankie and friends volume 1
Publisher
Walker Books, a division of Candlewick Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Frankie's mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa, and Frankie's teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she's away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friends-including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her tabby cat, Nina Simone-Frankie prepares...
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO
Language
English
Description
"It's a surprise visit! Ana & Andrew are excited when Grandma comes to visit. While she is there, the family tours the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and learns about important African American achievements." p. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"De'Andrea Whitman, her husband Malik, and their five-year-old daughter, Nina, are new to the upper-crust white suburb of Rolling Hills, Virginia-a move motivated by circumstance rather than choice. De'Andrea is heartbroken to leave her comfortable life in the Black oasis of Atlanta, and between her mother-in-law's Alzheimer's diagnosis, her daughter starting kindergarten, and the overwhelming whiteness of Rolling Hills, she finds herself struggling...
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Language
English
Description
"Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing."--Publisher's description.
7) Joan of Arc
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to Joan of Arc and how she became France's shero by delivering the country from English domination." -- page [4] of cover.
8) Cleopatra
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid an imprint of Magic Wagon
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to Cleopatra and how she became a shero and one of the most famous female rulers of all time" --www.abdobooks.com
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Language
Español
Description
Ana & Andrew are expecting a sibling! The family is very excited. Mama's family arrives from Trinidad, and everyone helps to get ready. When the baby arrives, Ana & Andrew learn from Granny that in African American culture, a baby's name often tells an important story. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Professionally translated.
10) Sacagawea
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to Sacagawea and how she became a shero for one of America's most famous expeditions. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Language
Español
Description
It's Spring Break! During Carnival, Ana & Andrew travel to visit their family on the island of Trinidad. They love watching the parade and dancing to the music. This year, they learn how their ancestors helped create the holiday!
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Language
Español
Description
It's a surprise visit! Ana & Andrew are excited when Grandma comes to stay. While she is there, the family tours the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and learns about important African American achievements.
13) The perfect pet
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Language
English
Description
"Ana & Andrew are getting a new pet! They research different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name for it! With the name Ana & Andrew choose, they learn from a famous African American that skin color does not affect a person's abilities."--Publisher's description.
15) Un día de nieve
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint Magic Wagon
Language
Español
Description
"It's the season's first snowfall! School is canceled, and Ana & Andrew play in the snow with their neighbors and learn to make snow ice cream. They save some snow cream in the freezer for their cousins in Trinidad who have never seen snow." -- (Source of summary not specified)
Author
Series
Publisher
Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Language
Español
Description
Ana & Andrew are getting a new pet! They research different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name for it! With the name Ana & Andrew choose, they learn from a famous African American that skin color does not affect a person's abilities.