Washoe County Library System

Desmond and Andres visit the aquarium where they discover a mermaid whose song puts anyone who hears it under a spell. "Something is fishy at the Kersville Aquarium and it’s not just the fish. Okay, it is the fish, but there’s a bigger mystery lurking in the water. It’s slimy. It’s sneaky. And it sings an eerie song so strong that no one ever escapes!"--

" José and his dog play soccer in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English! José has been selected for the school soccer team! Finally, he gets to be part of el equipo de fútbol. He starts practicing in his backyard right away. But when he kicks the ball toward the net, his best friend--who is also his dog, Feliz--runs after it! Can José find a way to bring his furry pal to his fútbol games without worrying el perro will chase...

"Camila has always loved music and singing, and now she'd like to play an instrument. Her music teacher offers her a few to try. From the deep beat of the drums to the trill of the flute, which instrument will pave the way for Camila to become a music star?"--

When the ice cream man takes a vacation during a very hot summer in Kersville, best friends Desmond and Andres search for a substitute, with frightening results. "Summer in Kersville is like summer in a lot of other places. The sun is bright and hot. School is closed and the pool is open. And kids know to run away as fast as they can when they hear the familiar song of the ice cream truck. Because that means the I Scream Man is here for dessert!"--...

"Camila has big plans to create a show called “How to Be a Fashion Star.” The first step is designing a new outfit with her best friend’s help! Will Camila find the right fabric and make the right stitches to become a real fashion star?"--

Omega will have to learn to trust her powers once again as she comes face to face with the Mexican legend El Cucuy. Fans of Paola Santiago and the River of Tears and Ghost Squad will root for Omega Morales as she learns to trust her newfound powers when she comes face-to-face with the Mexican legend El Cucuy. After discovering that she has the unique ability to affect the emotions of supernatural creatures, Omega is certain she’s strong enough...

"Siete a�nos antes de Brown v. Board of Education, la familia Maendez luchao para acabar con la segregaciaon en las escuelas de California. Descubre su increaible historia en este libro para ni�nos del galardonado creador Duncan Tonatiuh. �Menciaon de Honor del Premio Pura Belprae al Ilustrador y Menciaon de Honor del Premio Robert F. Sibert! Cuando su familia se mudao al pueblo de Westminster, California, la peque�na Silvia Maendez estaba...

''A sweeping yet personal overview of theLatino population of America, drawn from hundreds of interviews and prodigious research that emphasizes the diversity and little-known history of our largest and fastest-growing minority. LatinoLand is an exceptional, all-encompassing overview of Hispanic America based on personal interviews, deep research, and Marie Arana's life experience as a Latina. At present, Latinos comprise 20 percent of the US population,...

"Explore the vocabulary of identity in this book that helps make sense of the meaning behind cultural labels. Readers will explore the history behind the terms Latinx, Latino, and Hispanic and consider how and why they are used. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx American series explores the issues specific to the Latinx community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate,...