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The Scrambled States of America(1st Edition)
(Books for Young Readers)
by Laurie Keller, Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Alfredo Schifini
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2002 by Square Fish
Bargain Price
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-6831-3, ISBN: 0-8050-6831-7

"One day, Kansas wakes up grumpy. The other 49 states are stretching, yawning, and pouring maple syrup onto each other's pancakes, but irritable Kansas announces to his kindly neighbor Nebraska that life is dull and changes must be made: "All day long we just sit here in the middle of the country. We never GO anywhere. We never DO anything, and we NEVER meet any NEW states!" Nebraska, sick of hearing North Dakota and South Dakota bicker ..."

The Scrambled States of America
(Avenues)
by Laurie Keller, Deborah J. Short, Alfredo Schifini
Library, 40 Pages, Published 2002 by Perfection Learning
ISBN-13: 978-1-62765-855-3, ISBN: 1-62765-855-6

"A wacky cross-country adventure starring the fifty states!""Well, it was just your basic, ordinary day in the good old U. S. of A. States all over the country were waking up, having their first cups of coffee, reading the morning paper, and enjoying the beautiful sunrise.""All the states, that is, except for Kansas.""At the first annual "states party," Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the cou ..."

Library Book(1st Edition)
Where On Earth Is My Bagel? (Avenues)
by Frances Park, Ginger Park, Alfredo Schifini, Illustrator-Grace Lin, National Geographic Learning, Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by National Geographic School Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-58430-033-5, ISBN: 1-58430-033-7

"Even though Yum Yung lives in Korea, the idea of a New York bagel just pops into his head one day, and he decides he just has to have one. Yum Yung's search begins at the highest mountaintop in Korea, where he finds a pigeon to take his message to New York. "I would like to order one bagel to go." After a long wait and no bagel, Yum Yung asks his friends (the farmer, the fisherman, the beekeeper, and the baker) for help. Their creative ..."

Library Book(1st Edition)
Celebrate The 50 States! (Avenues)
by Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Deborah J. Short, Alfredo Schifini, Illustrator-Loreen Leedy
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by National Geographic School Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-1631-8, ISBN: 0-8234-1631-3

"Introduces statistics, emblems, notable cities, products, and other facts about the fifty states, United States territories, and Washington, D.C. "

The Winter King & The Summer Queen(1st Edition)
(Paperback)
by Mary Lister, Diana Mayo, Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Alfredo Schifini
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Barefoot Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-84686-080-5, ISBN: 1-84686-080-6

"The winter king od the summer queen/written by Mary Lister; illusoga * † p.cm. *** - ... ", --> - Summary: Queen Goldenlight and King Icicle rule two very different king jk so that the Earth will have six months of summer and six months of v + ..."

Reading Expeditions
(Social Studies: Kids Make a Difference): Kids Manage Money (National Geographic Reach)
by National Geographic Learning, Ellen Keller, Alfredo Schifini, Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, National Geographic Society
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by National Geographic Society
ISBN-13: 978-0-7922-8694-3, ISBN: 0-7922-8694-4

"Presents the history of money, examines ways to earn, save, and spend it, and explains how to make and use a budget."

About Amphibians(1st Edition)
A Guide for Children (About (Peachtree))
by Cathryn P. Sill, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Deborah J. Short, Alfredo Schifini, John Sill
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2004 by Peachtree Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-1-56145-312-2, ISBN: 1-56145-312-9

"The newest book in a richly illustrated, always educational series offers a beginner's guide to understanding amphibians. ABOUT AMPHIBIANS FOLLOWS follows the easy-to-read, informative format of Cathryn and John Sill's other About... books. Describing the basic characteristics all amphibians share, as well as the features that distinguish them, the book explores everything from methods of communication to protection against enemies. The ..."

Library Book(Updated)
Journey Home (Avenues)
by Deborah J. Short, Alfredo Schifini, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Lawrence Mckay Jr., Dom Lee, Keunhee Lee, Mckay Hilary
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by National Geographic School Pub
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-1-58430-005-2, ISBN: 1-58430-005-1

"Mai is excited about traveling to Vietnam with her mother. Mom wants to search for her birth family and Mai wants to help solve the mystery.Mai has never been to her mother's homeland, and she wonders what being there will reveal. Will learning about her mother's past help her gain a new sense of identity? Is her "real" home in America or Vietnam?What Mai discovers about her past will change her life forever. Journey Home is a story for ..."

Library Book(Reprint)
Let's Eat! (Avenues)
by Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Alfredo Schifini, Ana Zamorano, Julie Vivas, Editor-Amy Griffin
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by National Geographic School Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-439-06758-4, ISBN: 0-439-06758-8

"Let's Eat!Enjoying the tempting dishes that his mother prepares every day, from chick pea soup and empan+a1adas to sardinas and roast pollo, Antonio helps his other family members prepare a feast when his mother has a baby.""

Flicker Flash(1st Edition)
(Avenues)
by Joan Bransfield Graham, Nancy Davis, Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Alfredo Schifini
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by Hmh Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-31102-6, ISBN: 0-618-31102-5

"This remarkable collection of concrete poetry gives shape to light in its many forms. From the flicker of birthday candles to a flash of lightning, the powerful beam of a lighthouse to the gentle glow of a bedside lamp, light illuminates our world in wondrous ways.Join poet Joan Bransfield Graham and artist Nancy Davis in a fantastic exploration of light, and open your eyes to an amazing new way of perceiving poetry."

Monster Money Book Small Book(1st Edition)
by Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Alfredo Schifini, Loreen Leedy, Hampton-Brown Books
Paperback, Published 2003 by National Geographic School Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-7362-1740-8, ISBN: 0-7362-1740-1

The Best Part of Me(1st Edition)
Children Talk About their Bodies in Pictures and Words
by Wendy Ewald, Deborah J. Short, Alfredo Schifini, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Vv.Aa., M. Tingley, Miss Lordapos
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2002 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-316-70306-2, ISBN: 0-316-70306-0

"Carolyn Ridout, Robert Hunter. Julia Fairley. Katja Van Brabant-Stevens, Felicia Barnack, Ursula Howard. Audrey Boykin. ( athy Fine, Linda I )immick, Bryan Woolard. Linda Strickland. Wanda Grantham. Diane Gore. Belinda Shgh. Dietra Arringtou, Bill Wirth. Barbi Bailey-Smith. Sophia Faison. Anne Bruton, Cassie Rodriguez, Queen Bass, Brian Fricks. Denise Mcintosh. Vanessa Calhoun. Terry Simpson. Linda Summerlin. Tamela Davis. Jill Str ..."

The Tiny Seed(Reprint)
by Eric Carle, Deborah J. Short, National Geographic Learning, Alfredo Schifini
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2001 by Aladdin
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-84244-3, ISBN: 0-689-84244-9

" In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost -- burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird. But some survive the long winter and, come spring, sprout into plants, facing new dangers -- trampled by playing children, picked as a gift for a friend. Soon only the tiniest seed remains, growing into a giant flower and, when autumn retur ..."

Grandfather Counts(Reprint)
by Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Alfredo Schifini, Andrea Cheng, Ange Zhang, Ange Zheng, Cheng/Zhang
Paperback, 36 Pages, Published 2000 by Lee & Low Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-58430-158-5, ISBN: 1-58430-158-9

"Gong Gong (Grandfather) is coming from China to live with Helen's family. Helen is excited, but anxious. How will she and her siblings, who know only English, communicate with Gong Gong, who speaks only Chinese?At first Gong Gong keeps to himself, reading the Chinese newspapers he brought with him. Then one day, as Helen sits outside watching for the train that runs behind her house, Gong Gong joins her. He starts counting the train car ..."

Cold Little Duck, Duck, Duck(1st Edition)
(Rise and Shine)
by Lisa Westberg Peters, Sam Williams, Alfredo Schifini, National Geographic Learning, Deborah J. Short
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Greenwillow Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-688-16178-1, ISBN: 0-688-16178-2

"Language:Chinese.Hardcover. Pub Date: 2000 Pages: 32 Publisher: Greenwillow Books What's a cold little duck to do when she Races the spring thaw to her home pond and wins She could Shiver slip. Slide and shake - or think lovely . warm thoughts until nature comes through and ings the pond splashing and quacking to life once again. Lisa Westberg Peters and Sam Williams are inspired harbingers of spring in this irresistible story that's al ..."

How Many Days To America Small Book(1st Edition)
by Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Alfredo Schifini, Eve Bunting, Beth Peck
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by National Geographic School Pub
ISBN-13: 978-1-56334-734-4, ISBN: 1-56334-734-2

"Refugees from a Caribbean island embark on a dangerous boat trip to America where they have a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving."

Library Book(1st Edition)
Yoshi's Feast (Avenues)
by Kimiko Kajikawa, Yumi Heo, Alfredo Schifini, Dk Publishing
Library, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Dk Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-2607-9, ISBN: 0-7894-2607-2

"Fan maker Yoshi loves the delectable smell of the eels broiled by his fishmonger neighbor, Sabu. But he also loves the sound of the coins jingling in his money box, and so he never actually buys the eels, content just to smell them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Struggling to make a living selling his eels, Sabu is furious with Yoshi for his stubbornness, and demands payment for all the eels Yoshi has sniffed. Yoshi retaliates ..."

Beardream(Reprint)
(Aladdin Picture Books)
by William Hobbs Hobbs, Deborah J. Short, Alfredo Schifini, Jill Kastner, Josefina Villamil Tinajero
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Atheneum Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-689-83536-0, ISBN: 0-689-83536-1

"Spring has come to the muntains, and the bears have emerged from their winter's sleep -- all but the Great Bear, who sleeps on in his den. In the Ute village, a boy called Short Tail worries that the Geat Bear will starve if he doesn't waken. So Short Tail heads off into the mountains to rouse the Great Bear. But on the way to the Great Bear's den, Short Tail too falls asleep, and slips into a magical dream in which the Great Bear teac ..."

The Old Man and His Door(Reprint)
(Avenues)
by Gary Soto, Deborah J. Short, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Alfredo Schifini, Joe Cepeda, Developmental Studies Center
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Fbapowersetup
ISBN-13: 978-0-698-11654-2, ISBN: 0-698-11654-2

"The Old Man and His DoorWho would bring the door, la puerta, to a picnic instead of the pig, el puerco? An old man who's great at gardening but lousy at listening to his wife! "In the universal tradition of the wise-fool story, this gentle disaster tale is funny and affectionate....The combination is great for reading aloud." -- Booklist "Cepeda makes brilliant use of color, form, and perspective to add humor to the work. It's a story c ..."

Cassie's Word Quilt(1st Edition)
by Faith Ringgold, Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Deborah J. Short, Alfredo Schifini
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Dragonfly Books
Mobipocket_Ebook
ISBN-13: 978-0-553-11233-7, ISBN: 0-553-11233-3

"In Cassie's Word Quilt, a young African American girl takes early readers on a remarkable tour of her 1930s-era Harlem home, school, and neighborhood. The tour serves as a vocabulary jaunt, as well. Dozens of objects are clearly labeled; the youngest viewers of this big lap book can point to familiar images as older readers read the captions: "doll," "quilt," "father," "subway," "jump rope." Ringgold's vibrant art captures the ..."