Search author: George Ancona | World's Biggest Leveled Book Database

Bananas From Manolo to Margie

George Ancona

Paperback (Clarion Books, Jan. 1, 1982)

Follow bananas on their journey from Manolo, who lives on a banana plantation in Honduras, to Margie who lives in the United States and likes bananas as much as you do!

R

Fiesta Fireworks

George Ancona

Library Binding (HarperCollins, March 19, 1998)

Every town in Mexico has a patron saint who is honored annually with a fiesta, and almost every fiesta has fireworks. Caren Reyes Urban lives in Tultepec, a town famous for its fireworks, and her father, her uncle, and her grandfather all work at making them. Join them now in their preparations for Tultepec's fiesta, and then for the wonderful festival fiesta.

N

El Pinatero/The Pinata Maker

George Ancona

School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, March 30, 1994)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes how Don Ricardo, a craftsman from Ejutla de Crespo in southern Mexico, makes pinatas for all the village birthday parties and other fiestas.

L

Origami Insects: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects

Anna George

Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Dec. 15, 2016)

Kids can learn the art of paper folding with Origami Insects. They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a lucky ladybug, a breezy butterfly, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun! Each project includes colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

P

Powwow

George Ancona

School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books: A Division of Sanval, April 15, 1993)

This beautiful photo-essay captures the essence of the Native American powwow. "The unity of the many tribes engaged in the ceremony, the sense of family, and the cherishing of actively participating children are all themes young people will appreciate. A lively, positive portrayal of contemporary Native Americans."--"Kirkus Reviews"

U

Origami Dinosaurs: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects

Anna George

Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Dec. 15, 2016)

Kids can learn the art of paper folding with Origami Dinosaurs. They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a towering T. rex, a brave Brachiosaurus, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun! Each project includes colorful photos and step-by-step instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.