Books with author Manuel Martinez

This next generation of U.S. citizens has the opportunity to shape the nation and the world. With knowledge of the foundations of citizenship and society, readers can make informed decisions and actively participate in their community and wider government. This book teaches readers about the civics concept of understanding citizenship through engaging text and colorful photographs. In this book, readers will learn about why we have rules and how they keep us safe. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Finn Follows the Rules (ISBN: 9781538363614). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Little Pokey Pines is a story that harkens back to a time when things were simpler. The story is a classic story about accepting each other’s differences in a world that can be harsh and scary. But, through understanding and compassion, our heroes can conquer any adversity that is set upon their path. Your children will love the bright pictures and the easy to follow story about a young porcupine lost in the woods. It will become an instant classic for your family.

"I am Berto Morales. I am the false son of a nameless and blind man. I am War. I took his land through a pretense. I am Pestilence. When his heir returned to claim his birthright, I killed him. I am Murder. His comrades returned to find me, and failing to do so, took the life of my wife and child. I was Love. I determined to meet injustice with injustice. I am Hatred. I brought war to those who ended my life. I am Executioner. I am guilty of sins that have no name. I have come to the slaughter uninvited and have determined to give my life freely." And so begins the saga of Berto Morales set during the Mexican Revolution, the landscape of Day of the Dead is littered with the victims of a brutal war, one populated by a cast of villains, saints, heroes, and ordinary people whose roles are often impossible to reconcile. It is 1913 when Berto returns to his small Oaxacan ranch to find that his beloved wife, six months with child, has been brutally murdered. Devastated, he sets out to find the murderers and exact revenge, but what he will find on this journey is that justice is elusive, much more so than vengeance. Tracking the murderer, the elusive Barbon to Mexico City, Berto meets the idealistic Isabella, herself a victim of the brutality of war. She has decided to enter the fray to honor the memory of her dead husband and their shared vision of a just and democratic Mexico. In the midst of his vendetta, Berto must decide whether to follow in the path of avenging his cruel losses, or to offer himself to Isabella and her child Victoriana as a guide and protector. Plunging headlong into this maelstrom of violence and tragedy, Berto Morales will confront a fate that holds out the possibility of an unlikely redemption-and perhaps a new life-while threatening a judgment too terrible to withstand. "Martínez continues his fine writing on Day of the Dead, and offers further proof of the wide range of Chicano literature. The reader will acknowledge that our ties to tradition serve as a most appropriate title on this tightly-written work ." Rolando Hinojosa "In his novels Manuel Martinez writes the naked truth, and he does so twice: once when he relates the almost unknown American history of underprivileged Mexican immigrants, who never had the power or status to tell their unbelievably courageous and human stories themselves; and a second time when he makes us confront questions of identity, morality, justice and vengeance that are as relevant to anyone living in present day America and the world as they are to his protagonists. In Day of the Dead, Martinez executes this feat in clean, compassionate prose, poignantly direct and lacking in clichés." Assaf Gavron, has published four novels, a collection of short stories. His fiction has been translated into German, Russian, Italian, French, English and more, won prizes, was adapted for the stage, and optioned several times for movies. Manuel Luis Martinez serves as an associate professor of twentieth century American literature, American studies, Chicano/Latino studies, and creative writing, and is the current Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Ohio State University. He earned a doctorate from Stanford University in 1997. His novels are Crossing,1998 which was chosen as one of ten outstanding books by PEN American Center in New York; Drift, 2003, which was chosen as one of the best books of 2004 by the American Library Association.

The Poor Man and His Princess is a children’s short story about unconditional love, and the connection made between a poor old man and the young orphan girl he took in when her parents could not be found.In this story set in West Africa some centuries ago, an outcaste is awakened by a noise outside his small, humble home. When he investigates the noise, the poor man finds a little girl who was lost and tired. Attempts to find this child’s parents were unsuccessful, resulting in the young girl remaining under the poor man’s care. Although the man is resistant to his fate, he becomes quite attached to the girl; and after years of raising her, the young girl grows to love him as her father. Unfortunately, the day comes when the poor man and his little girl are visited by a group of soldiers from a faraway kingdom, looking for a princess who was lost many years prior. The events that follow in this heart-warming story demonstrate that riches and class cannot rival love. The Poor Man and His Princess is a children’s tale that teaches us about the greatness of selflessness, humility, and love that is found in all humans of all classes and backgrounds. The reader also finds that we do not always need to look far to find our worth, for our worth can always be found at home.

The Boy With Magic Fingers is a book that demonstrates the power of a great imagination. Logan is a boy that dreams big, and his "magic fingers" help him make them come true. Join Logan on his mini-adventures as he travels around the world, even into outer space, with much more in between. Read this to your child and see where their imagination leads.

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science skill of defining the problem using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how they can define problems in everyday life. Readers will follow Dev as he begins planning a food drive. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title We Help Our Community (ISBN: 9781538351352). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of digital citizenship using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how digital citizenship is used in everyday life. Readers will follow Ana as she becomes a U.S. citizen and learns what it means to be a citizen. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title What Does Citizenship Mean? (ISBN: 9781538352410). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.