LEGENDS OF THE AMERICAS
This series comprises highly illustrated stories that bring to life,
through tales of wisdom, the respect for nature and the rich cultural
heritage of every country in the American continent. An entertaining
series that will captivate the interest of young readers. In addition
to the story, each title contains a wealth of information about the
country where it originated. This series was developed with an international
team of authors and illustrators, and is marketable to the trade and
institutional markets. 15 Titles currently available.
The biographies in this series describe the life and legacy of extraordinary people in letters, arts, sciences and movies. Their childhood struggle for life and their values will motivate young readers around the world. Renaissance House will work with you to adapt the series or to create additional titles that fit your publishing plans. Each title includes a chronology as well a series of classroom activities. 12 Titles currently available.
Reading level: Middle Grades Pages 32 - highly illustrated Size: 11"x8.5"
BILINGUAL TRADE BOOKS
Illustrations by Sheli Petersen. Gigi and the Birthday Ring and Gigi and the Sunstone Adventure are the first titles in a
series authored by Emmy Award winner journalist Giselle Fernandez. Gigi
is a millenium girl empowered by a ring given by her grandmother (Abuelita) for her birthday. Gigi is hip, magical, clever and fun, and will take
kids from every walk of life into daring educational and inspiring adventures. 2 Titles currently available.
Race car driver Milka Duno is a playful, studious, and mischievous child as she races and competes through the inspiring pages of this book, “Go, Milka, Go! The Life of Milka Duno.” Milka shares her most tender early childhood memories, her desire to learn and achieve, and the dedication necessary to succeed, from the first school days in Caracas, Venezuela, to the competitions in the racing circuits. Through the story, young readers will be inspired by Milka’s message: the value of education, the pleasure of competing and winning, team effort, determination, solidarity and generosity are the main ingredients to a successful life. She demystifies “popularity” as it is understood today in schools; and above all, she supports hard work, discipline, perseverance and self-confidence as the path to fulfilling our dreams. 32 pages 11"x8.5"
The Alifabs is a series of tales featuring desert and forest animals. The characters - colorful bats, beetles, toads, roadrunners, insects and other animals - face situations of their daily lives that make them wiser while acquiring values. The illustrations are inspired by the "alebrijes", known as wooden animals typical of the city of Oaxaca, Mexico. Reading Level: Early grades K-4 Pages: 32 - 6 Titles currently availbable.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The Neighbhborhood is a series of tales featuring children in a mulitucultural neighborhood. The characters - children from 7 to 10 interact in a realistic fashion to their handicaps or to the fact that they come from different countries. Within the neighborhood where they live, they experience different adventures that provide for healthy discussions about friendship acceptance and current day living.
Reading Level: Early grades 2-6
Pages: 32 - 5 Titles currently availbable in Spanish and English.
