Books published by publisher Santillana USA Publishing Company

Excellent Book

The gift of an empty pinata provides an opportunity for a young girl to learn about unselfishness.

From the Amazon rain forest to the Atacama desert, Latin America is without rival in its natural beauty, geographical jewels, and incredible variety of flora and fauna. The poetic flow of the text and the color illustrations take readers on a voyage into the wonders found south of the border.

None

''There's always room for one more'' is the message of this simple fable.

A spider helps a turkey find a unique way to avoid being eaten for Thanksgiving dinner.

Making and flying a kite seems to be more than a mother and her children can handle. But looking for alternatives is always a good idea.

Rare Book

* Thematic full-page pictures illustrate 1,500 words in English and Creole. * Appendix of conventional alphabetical listings of words. * Written definitions and page references to the illustration.

Gaby and Beto's Thanksgiving plans change because of the snow, but they end up having a big celebration anyway. Includes facts about the history of Thanksgiving.

Samantha teaches Lola how to do Irish dancing by focusing on one step at a time. Includes information about St. Patrick's Day.

In the aftermath of a storm, a plucky seed survives and teaches readers about how seeds become flowers.