Various Readers
1) John Henry
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Language
English
Description
Retells some of the legends of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.
4) La ninera
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Language
Español
Description
Amy and Brad's parents go to the movies, leaving them with a babysitter who knows just what to do to make them happy.
10) Camping Trip
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Language
English
Description
Mike is always clumsy and inept when he goes camping with his friends, but one night his problems come in handy.
11) Back to School
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Language
English
Description
Jamal, who will be in the fifth grade, and his little sister Anisa, who is going into first grade, go shopping for school supplies.
12) Busy Bear
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Language
English
Description
Bears usually sleep through the winter - but not Busy Bear! He wants to play all winter long. Will Busy Bear be able to stay awake until spring?
14) El salvavidas
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Language
Español
Description
A rambunctious child complains that the lifeguard is spoiling his fun until his little sister gets into trouble in the water.