George Ancona Books

Handtalk Birthday: A Number & Story Book in Sign Language

By Remy Charlip Mary Beth George Ancona, Remy Charlip

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Words and sign language depict friends helping a deaf woman celebrate her birthday.

City! New York

By Shirley Climo

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Introduces the history, geography, cultural life, and attractions of the city known as the Big Apple.

City! San Francisco

By Shirley Climo, George Ancona

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Describes San Francisco's history, sights and attractions, and people.

Dolphins at Grassy Key

By Marcia Seligson

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Discusses the work and residents of the privately owned Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, Florida, and describes the characteristics of the friendly, intelligent mammal that is studied there.

El pinatero The Pinata Maker

By George Ancona

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Describes how Don Ricardo, a craftsman from Ejutla de Crespo in southern Mexico, makes piñatas for all the village birthday parties and other fiestas.

Charro: The Mexican Cowboy

By George Ancona

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Charro: The Mexican Cowboy

By George Ancona

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Text and photographs present the traditions and the annual celebration of the charro, the Mexican cowboy. Charro is the Mexican term for horseman, but for a Mexican a charro is much more than a cow...

Barrio: Jos's Neighborhood

By George Ancona

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Barrio

By George Ancona

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Presents life in a barrio in San Francisco, describing the school, recreation, holidays, and family life of an eight-year-old boy who lives there. Welcome to Joseacute's neighborhood. In his barrio...

The American Family Farm

By Joan Anderson

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How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.