Matt De La Peña

A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home.

Fix the past. Save the future. What is the secret history connecting the SQ to the Ancient Maya?Book includes an all-new, full-color Hystorian's Guide - your key to unlocking the fourth episode of the action-packed Infinity Ring game. Praise for INFINITY RING #1: A MUTINY IN TIME:"Tight plotting, snappy dialogue . . . the story moves at a breathless pace." - Rick Riordan, NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW"A successful mix of action, adventure,...

Illustrations and easy-to-read text celebrate the bonds of love that connect us all.

After surviving the earthquake and tsunami, Shy manages to make it back to land, but he's far from safe because a secret his cruise ship coworker Addie shared with him is one that people have killed for, and now that Shy knows, he's become a moving target.

The New York Times bestselling series returns . . . and so does Matt de la Peña!Dak, Sera, and Riq have fixed the Great Breaks in history . . . but the SQ isn't beaten yet, and the biggest, boldest Infinity Ring adventure of all time has just begun! Praise for Infinity Ring #1: A Mutiny in Time: "Tight plotting, snappy dialogue . . . the story moves at a breathless pace." -Rick Riordan, New York Times Book Review "A successful mix of action,...

La Música existe en muchos lugares: en el ritmo de una guitarra, en el toque de un tambor, en el silbido del viento y la canción de un pájaro cantor. La Música invita color y vida a dondequiera que vaya, creando conexiones entre la gente y esa gran armonía. Y en el pueblo de Santa Cecilia, se encuentra por todos lados.Pero cuando La Música descubre a un muchacho con un gran deseo en el corazón porque en su hogar no permiten la música, ni una...

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty-and fun-in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights...

On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America, their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful biography centers around the historic fight in which black and white America were able to put aside prejudice and come together to celebrate our nation's ideals.