Books with author Juan Rodriguez

Colonial Comics is a graphic novel collection of twenty stories focusing on the colonial period from 1620 through 1750 in New England. Created in partnership with the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Concord Museum, these illustrated stories focus on tales you cannot find in history books. Includes stories about free thinkers, Pequots, Jewish settlers, female business owners and dedicated school teachers, whales and livestock, slavery and frontiers, and many other aspects of colonial life.Jason Rodriguez is a writer and editor whose books have been nominated for an Eisner Award and eight Harvey Awards. Jason lives in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife and their two dogs, four cats, and a parrot. You can usually find him on a street corner, staring out into the future.

A massacre in Boston. A tea party. A shot heard around the world. But who was the first casualty of the massacre? How did the tea get to Boston Harbor? What was the Battle of Concord like for a Minute Man? Colonial Comics: New England, 1750–1775 expands the frame of this important period of American history. Unconventional characters come to life, including gravedigging medical students, counterfeiters, female playwrights, instigators of civil disobedience, newspaper editors, college students, rum traders, freemen, and slaves.

This book is specially designed in Amazon's fixed-layout KF8 format with region magnification. Double-tap on an area of text to zoom and read.A massacre in Boston. A tea party. A shot heard around the world. But who was the first casualty of the massacre? How did the tea get to Boston Harbor? What was the Battle of Concord like for a Minute Man? Colonial Comics: New England, 1750–1775 expands the frame of this important period of American history. Unconventional characters come to life, including gravedigging medical students, counterfeiters, female playwrights, instigators of civil disobedience, newspaper editors, college students, rum traders, freemen, and slaves.

The loss of a loved one is devastating, even more so for a young child. This book is a quick, easy, and reassuring read for young children and parents alike who have lost a mother. "Where Did Mommy Go?" is poignant yet powerful, and written with the hope of easing the pain of those who have lost someone dear by understanding. It is going to be okay, and above all, Mommy will always love you!

This book is specially designed in Amazon's fixed-layout KF8 format with region magnification. Double-tap on an area of text to zoom and read.Colonial Comics is a graphic novel collection of 20 stories focusing on the colonial period from 1620 through 1750 in New England. Stories about Puritans and free thinkers, Pequots and Jewish settlers, female business owners and dedicated school teachers, whales and livestock, slavery and frontiers, and many other aspects of colonial life.

Join a boy named Wonder as he wonders what it’s like to be...a bird, a fish, or even a flea! His constant curiosity will have you thinking about different places, animals and things. The story follows along with a song that you can listen to online for free (link is provided inside the bookl) and enjoy over and over.Written by Mark Darlow and illustrated with full-page color drawings by Juan Rodriguez, I Wonder What It’s Like To Be is a children’s book that will leave a lasting impression on people of all ages.Selected Features and Benefits:• The book has an easy-to-read story line for emerging young readers;• It's a great bedtime story book (for newborns to 8 year olds);• Kids can listen to the song online for free as they turn the pages (great for developing "word-tracking" skills);• Singing along as they read the book helps kids learn how to sing or improve their singing abilities;• A number of different animals such as chipmunks, and things like planes are introduced, thus reinforcing vocabulary and spelling skills;• The printed softcover book includes some blank pages at the end to allow for kids to draw and write their own story line.A Former Elementary School Teacher's Testimonial (from the book's back cover): "As a former teacher, I know what sparks children’s imaginations and motivates them to read. Mark Darlow has created something that is truly special. His book and song complement each other perfectly to make reading fun for everyone." –Rebecca Espar, M. Ed. (Elementary Education)

A collection of stories featuring kids who don’t have much, yet carve out life lessons and minor victories for themselves in their fantastical worlds This YA collection of Twilight Zone–inspired short stories is a stunning assortment of modern-day twists on classic fables and science fiction standards that tell of a girl who can live in yesterday, a boy who can see through mountains, and a closet monster hunter. These impoverished youth don’t have a lot, but make the most of what they have. As is always the case, every gift comes with responsibility, every vision comes with unwanted knowledge, and nothing is ever what it seems.

Join a boy named Wonder as he wonders what it’s like to be...a bird, a fish, or even a flea! His constant curiosity will have you thinking about different places, animals and things. The story follows along with a song that you can listen to online for free (link is provided inside the bookl) and enjoy over and over.Written by Mark Darlow and illustrated with full-page color drawings by Juan Rodriguez, I Wonder What It’s Like To Be is a children’s book that will leave a lasting impression on people of all ages.Selected Features and Benefits:• The book has an easy-to-read story line for emerging young readers;• It's a great bedtime story book (for newborns to 8 year olds);• Kids can listen to the song online for free as they turn the pages (great for developing "word-tracking" skills);• Singing along as they read the book helps kids learn how to sing or improve their singing abilities;• A number of different animals such as chipmunks, and things like planes are introduced, thus reinforcing vocabulary and spelling skills;• The printed softcover book includes some blank pages at the end to allow for kids to draw and write their own story line.A Former Elementary School Teacher's testimonial (from the book's back cover): "As a former teacher, I know what sparks children’s imaginations and motivates them to read. Mark Darlow has created something that is truly special. His book and song complement each other perfectly to make reading fun for everyone." –Rebecca Espar, M. Ed. (Early Education)

A collection of stories featuring kids who don’t have much, yet carve out life lessons and minor victories for themselves in their fantastical worldsThis YA collection of Twilight Zone–inspired short stories is a stunning assortment of modern-day twists on classic fables and science fiction standards that tell of a girl who can live in yesterday, a boy who can see through mountains, and a closet monster hunter. These impoverished youth don’t have a lot, but make the most of what they have. As is always the case, every gift comes with responsibility, every vision comes with unwanted knowledge, and nothing is ever what it seems.