Bøker av Christina Soontornvat

From the visionary author of two 2021 Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. A young woman struggles to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon‿s most celebrated mapmaker, 12-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a low-life conman ‿ and the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn‿t the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship is heading for the fabled Sunderlands ‿ a land of dragons, dangers and riches beyond imagining ‿ she must weigh the cost of her dreams. A compelling and suspenseful middle-grade fantasy adventure.

¡Sal a votar! Este libro con ilustraciones atractivas para los niños es una introducción al tema de la votación y las elecciones. El papá de Leo le enseña la importancia de cada voto y cómo hacerse oír para impulsar a su comunidad.El papá de Leo va a participar en su primera elección como ciudadano de los Estados Unidos de América por naturalización, y le promete llevarlo con él a las casillas. ¡Leo no puede esperar! Pero luego de que su primo Ray pone en duda la importancia de un solo voto, será necesario que el grupo escolar de Leo lleve a cabo un simulacro de las elecciones, además de una charla con su papá, para convencerlo de que todos y cada uno de los votos importan.Este interesante libro ilustrado nos muestra cómo deciden los ciudadanos quién estará a cargo y las etapas importantes en una elección, desde el registro de votantes, hasta las casillas y formarse para votar. También contiene extenso material adicional para aquellos niños que quieran profundizar en el tema.---Get out the vote! In the Spanish edition of this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community.Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can't wait! But, after his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, it'll take Leo's class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad to convince him that each and every vote matters. This lively picture book shows us how citizens decide who will be in charge, hitting key moments in an election, from voter registration to polling places, to staying in line, and features extensive backmatter for kids who want to dig deeper.

"The time has come for Princess Lina to choose her special magical weather specialty. Her cousin Jack Frost makes amazing snowflakes. Her Uncle Lee forms ice caves in glaciers. Her Great-Aunt Sunder creates winter storms on polar seas. Gulp!"--Publisher marketing.

"Diary, I am so excited! Next week, our class is going to do something called a field trip. And I get to ride on a yellow school bus! It's going to be just like in the movies, Diary! My cousin Jack Frost is going to be tagging along with us to an aquarium. His Winterheart magic is mega-impressive. Grandfather says I can learn a lot from him. But YAWN, Diary. I'm about to see penguins! I just hope Cousin Jack can chill out with the lessons and enjoy the trip"--Back cover.