Books with author Joan Sandin

This lively sequel to The Long Way to a New Land follows the fortunes of Carl Erik’s family from New York City to the farmlands of Minnesota. "Historically accurate; will attract competent primary-grade readers and will be equally suitable for less able readers in intermediate grades." —SLJ. 1990 The USA Through Children's Books (ALA)Children's Books of 1989 (Library of Congress)1989 Children's Books (NY Public Library)

A blending of rich Mexican and American cultural traditions"My name is Ramón Ernesto Ramírez, but everybody calls me Monchi. I live on a ranch that my great-grandfather built a long time ago when this land was still part of Mexico. That was before the United States bought it in 1854 and moved the line."Every day, Monchi and his five brothers and sisters take a long, bumpy bus ride to Coyote School, where there are twelve students who each write for Coyote School News. Through their articles and drawings we learn all about their exciting 1938 school year-from the Christmas piñata, the new baseball team, and the Perfect Attendance Competition to La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, the biggest annual ranch celebration.This eventful story, illustrated in full color, is based on an actual collection of newspapers written by students of Arizona ranch-country schools between 1932 and 1943.

On February 14, 1912, Arizona became the forty-eighth state in the union. In this unique cross between a picture book and a graphic novel layout, you will experience Arizona's history come to life. Celebrate along with Arizona's fascinating cast of characters as if you were there one hundred years ago, waving flags, marveling over fireworks, or parading through the streets.The back is filled with interesting historical tidbits. Did you know that Arizona was almost named Montezuma? Perfect for Arizona's centennial!