{"product_id":"estado-de-la-union-hardcover","title":"Estado de la Unión - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKitty Felde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJorge Flores González\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUn misterio lleno de vida y diversidad, con una trama amena e informativa y una joven protagonista con la que uno se puede identificar. \u003c\/i\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e La hija de 10 años de un congresista resuelve misterios en el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos con la ayuda de un enorme perro anaranjado llamado Senador Algo... y le enseña civismo a los niños. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEl último caso de Fina: \u003c\/b\u003e encontrar a la misteriosa ave que defecó en la cabeza del presidente durante un \u003cb\u003eDiscurso del Estado de la Unión\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/i\u003e conoce a Nancy Drew.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e---- ENGLISH BOOK DESCRIPTION ----\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist.\u003c\/i\u003e --KIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFina Mendoza \u003c\/b\u003eis the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman who solves mysteries in the U.S. Capitol with the help of a big orange dog named Senator Something. \u003cb\u003eHer latest case: \u003c\/b\u003e find the mysterious bird that pooped on the president's head during the \u003cb\u003eState of the Union address\u003c\/b\u003e. Is it Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean? Did it fly to Washington D.C. with a secret message for the president? Or Congress? Or is the message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhile Fina searches for clues, readers are introduced to the inner workings of American democracy, including a congressional battle over immigration reform.\u003c\/b\u003e There's another battle in her multigenerational home when Fina's grandmother is nearly arrested at an immigration protest. \u003cp\u003e Also available in Spanish! Look for \u003ci\u003eEstado de la Unión\u003c\/i\u003e by Kitty Felde, translated by Jorge Flores González. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA great series for CIVICS EDUCATION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeachers, Librarians, and Homeschoolers, \u003c\/b\u003ethe Fina Mendoza Mysteries Series of Books and Podcasts provide a multidisciplinary approach to civics education for elementary school readers. As our amateur detective learns about the U.S. legislative branch, the electoral process, and civic engagement - and solves mysteries on Capitol Hill after school - your students learn through the series' multimedia sources. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE WEST WING\u003c\/i\u003e meets NANCY DREW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE DOWNLOADABLE CURRICULUM AVAILABLE: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuild reading skills while teaching integrated lessons in: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - ELA, social studies, and history designed for grades 3-5 Common Core Standards \u003cbr\u003e - NCSS curriculum standards, C3 Social Studies Readiness \u003cbr\u003e - California Public Schools' History-Social Science content standards. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePromote deeper learning through: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - active engagement \u003cbr\u003e - reading comprehension \u003cbr\u003e - content knowledge \u003cbr\u003e - creative and analytical thinking \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e Designed for use by elementary school teachers, parents, homeschoolers, scout leaders, and community educators. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTERACTIVE COMPONENTS AND MULTIMEDIA SOURCES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Helps address students' diverse learning needs and supports the use of technology in the classroom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Fina Mendoza Mysteries \u003cb\u003eFREE podcast \u003c\/b\u003eis based on the books and current events. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The \u003cb\u003e\"Facts Behind the Fiction\"\u003c\/b\u003e blog and newsletter offer historical and civics context for both the books and podcast. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduce civics to your students with The Fina Mendoza Mysteries series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book 1 - \u003ci\u003eWelcome to Washington Fina Mendoza\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book 2 - \u003ci\u003eState of the Union: A Fina Mendoza Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book 3 - \u003ci\u003eSnake in the Grass\u003c\/i\u003e (coming Spring 2025) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Novella - \u003ci\u003eLosing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Podcast - \u003ci\u003eThe Fina Mendoza Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Libro 1 - \u003ci\u003eBienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Libro 2 - \u003ci\u003eEstado de la Unión\u003c\/i\u003e: Un Misterio de Fina Mendoza \u003cbr\u003e Libro 3 - \u003ci\u003eSerpiente en la Hierba\u003c\/i\u003e (Otoño 2025) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lake\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGreenglass House\u003c\/i\u003e, and \"The Mysterious Benedict Society\" and \"National Park Mystery Series\"\u003c\/b\u003e as well as classic books and detective series like \u003ci\u003eThe Westing Game\u003c\/i\u003e, Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, The Virginia Mysteries, and Hardy Boys. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning writer and public radio journalist \u003cb\u003eKitty Felde\u003c\/b\u003e covered Capitol Hill for nearly a decade, explaining government to grownups. Now, she explains it to kids in a series of mystery novels and podcasts set inside the U.S. Capitol called \u003cb\u003eThe Fina Mendoza Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e. She also writes the companion newsletter and blog, \u003cb\u003eFacts Behind the Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e, available for free on the Chesapeake Press website (www.chesapeakepress.org).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer Fina Mendoza titles have been named a \u003cb\u003eTeacher Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e by the Children's Book Council and honored by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) with the \u003cb\u003eSpark Award\u003c\/b\u003e. And Kitty's Spanish editions of \u003cb\u003eLos Misterios de Fina Mendoza\u003c\/b\u003e have all won International Latino Book Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe native Angeleno created the Washington bureau for Southern California Public Radio (now LAist), and has reported on everything from war crimes trials to OJ Simpson to baseball, and hosted a daily talk show in Los Angeles. She was named Los Angeles Radio \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJournalist of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e three times in three years by the Society of Professional Journalists and the L.A. Press Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKitty also hosts the \u003cb\u003eBook Club for Kids\u003c\/b\u003e podcast. With more than 2 million downloads, the show has been named one of the \u003cb\u003etop 10 kidcasts in the world\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e of London. 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