La quinta ola / The Fifth Wave

This collection follows Dana, a solitary, unique child who has never fit in as she embarks on a new life befitting her talents. When a strange man proposes an education and better life for Dana, her family must agree, and she sets off to a school of the occult in the Valley of the Wolves. Once at the school, Dana and her new friends confront a series of challenges, both personal and ethical, overcoming each with strength and insight. Dana must use her powers to fight off evil influences. Set in a mystical, ancient time, these books are filled with wonder and intrigue. Readers will be moved by ...

Cyril is a squirrel; Renata is a rat, and they are very good friends. But the rest of the animals in the park think that a squirrel and a rat shouldn't play together. With a perfect mixture of humor and sensibility, Emily Gravett offers us a story about tolerance, diversity, and the power of friendship.

It's been raining and raining and raining. When the sun finally peeks out from behind the clouds, Carlos and Carmen find their entire backyard is one big puddle. But the twins don't mind once they discover it's not just a puddle of water--it's a puddle of fun! Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

"When a little girl's cherished baby blanket becomes old and worn, it is made into a dress, and over the years it is made into even smaller and smaller items, eventually ending up as a bookmark and inspiring the creation of a book. Includes an author's note and a glossary"--