Frané Lessac

A young boy goes with his best friend to visit the little Caribbean island where he was born.

Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. This book presents a look at modern Native American life as told by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.

"A group of Native American kids from different tribes presents twelve historical and contemporary time periods, struggles, and victories to their classmates, each ending with a powerful refrain: we are still here"--

Rhyming text and illustrations present the sights of Washington, D.C., from A to Z.

Describes how an Italian immigrant built three unusual towers in his backyard in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.

"A story inspired by events in the boyhood of Winston "Spree" Simon, a pioneer in the development of the steel drum, in which he discovers he can create tunes by banging on discarded cans. Includes author's note, glossary, and sources"--Provided by publisher.

Poems by a Jamaican-American author bring to life the experience of growing up in the Caribbean, as families, neighbors, and friends--although poor--help one another through tropical hurricanes and hard times.