Animal Poems of the Iguazu / Animalario Del Iguazu  •  Francisco X. Alarcon NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 30 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Eye-catching jungle illustrations and fun, simple poems from the point of view of endangered animals make this bilingual book a joy for younger readers (ages 4-8). The beauty of Iguazu Falls and the need to save the rainforest come through clearly. (ARG87, $16.95)
The Disappeared  •  Gloria Whelan LITERATURE •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 136 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS The National Book Award-winning author of "Homeless Bird" returns with this riveting tale of love and sacrifice, featuring a brother and sister who pursue freedom in the shadow of Argentina's military government. Set in Buenos Aires during the 1970s dictatorship, this young adult novel is a powerful tale of courage and a portrait of a dark period in Argentina's history. Told in chapters alternating between Eduardo, imprisoned for his opposition to the government, and his sister Silvia, who hatches a plan to free him. (ARG88, $16.99)
Pope Meets Pin  •  Jan Tich LITERATURE •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 28 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Pope takes a trip to Patagonia with her family and meets a friendly penguin named Pin in this lively, illustrated tale. (PAT79, $12.95)
Usborne Flashcard Spanish  •  Jo Litchfield LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  2004 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 50 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A standard playing card-size deck of 50 nicely illustrated flashcards geared for younger children. Each card features a colorful illustration with the Spanish word on the reverse. Vocabulary includes numbers, colors, food, animals, and other basic vocabulary that will appeal to young children. (GEN203, $8.99)