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Paperback. Condizione: Good. A great book and series for CIVICS EDUCATION A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine. --KIRKUS REVIEWS Fina Mendoza is 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. * * * * * * FINA''S FIRST CASE: Beware the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill! TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, and HOMESCHOOLERS, The Fina Mendoza Mysteries series of books, podcasts, teacher''s guides, and "Facts Behind the Fiction" blog/newsletter provide a multidisciplinary approach to civics education for elementary school readers. As our amateur detective solves mysteries on Capitol Hill, Fina learns about American democracy, the electoral process and legislative branch along with your students. Take them deeper into Common Core knowledge with standards-based instruction through the series'' multimedia sources! SYNOPSIS: Legends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you''re cursed with bad luck. Fina Mendoza, the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman from California, just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is more bad luck! Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mom to live with Papa. But then she comes face-to-whiskers with a mysterious cat in the Capitol Crypt. Is it the Demon Cat? Disasters follow! Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Fina''s beloved grandmother Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina''s only friend in Washington, a big orange dog named Senator Something, becomes the next target. The only way for Fina to save her family from future "cat"astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill. * * * * * * This Readers'' Favorite Award-winning novel is more than a mystery story! It''s THE WEST WING meets NANCY DREW. Also available in Spanish! Look for Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza by Kitty Felde, translated by Jorge Flores González. * * * * * * FREE DOWNLOADABLE TEACHER''S GUIDE AVAILABLE: - Build reading skills while teaching integrated lessons in: ELA, social studies, and history designed for grades 3-5 Common Core Standards NCSS curriculum standards, C3 Social Studies Readiness California Public Schools'' History-Social Science content standards.   - Promote deeper learning through: active engagement reading comprehension content knowledge creative and analytical thinking   - Designed for elementary school teachers, librarians, parents, homeschoolers, scout leaders, and other community educators. INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS & FREE MULTIMEDIA SOURCES: Helps address students'' diverse learning needs. Supports the use of technology in the classroom. Dramatic podcast based on the books and current events. Facts Behind the Fiction blog and newsletter offer historical and civics context for the books and podcast.   * * * * * * Introduce civics to your students with "The Fina Mendoza Mysteries" series! THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES: Book 1 - Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza Book 2 - State of the Union: A Fina Mendoza Mystery Book 3 - Snake in the Grass Book 4 - Home of the Brave (coming Spring 2026) Novella - Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th Podcast - The Fina Mendoza Mysteries ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH: Libro 1 - Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza Libro 2 - Estado de la Unión: Un Misterio de Fina Mendoza Libro 3 - Serpiente en la Hierba (Otoño 2025) Libro 4 - Casa de los Valientes (Otoño 2026) * * * * * * For fans of: The Secret Lake Greenglass House The Mysterious Benedict Society National Park Mystery Series And classic books and detective series like: The Westing Game The Boxcar Children Encyclopedia Brown The Virginia Mysteries Hardy Boys.…

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Revised ed.

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Revised edition.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A great book and series for CIVICS EDUCATION!Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th features a Latina protagonist of spunk and smarts whose congressman father is on the House floor on January 6th. Teachers, Librarians, and Homeschoolers, THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES of Books, Podcasts, Teachers Guides, and "Facts Behind the Fiction" newsletter/blog provide a multidisciplinary approach to civics education for elementary school readers. As our amateur detective solves mysteries on Capitol Hill, she and your students learn about American democracy, the electoral process, civic engagement and the events of January 6, 2021. SYNOPSIS: Fina is in the middle of an investigation to find out who stole the 5th grade's pizzathe prize for winning a reading competition. But all thoughts of detection go out the window as she, her older sister Gabby, and grandmother Abuelita watch on television as a mob breaks into the Capitol. Is Papa okay? Most of Fina's classmates have parents who work inside that building as well. Their teacher calms their fears and the next day, turns the event into a teaching opportunity, looking back at the bitter presidential election rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. The students discuss the importance of winning and losing, whether it's in a baseball game, a reading competition, or an election. THE WEST WING meets NANCY DREWFREE DOWNLOADABLE CURRICULUM AVAILABLE:Build reading skills while teaching integrated lessons in: ELA, social studies, and history designed for grades 3-5 Common Core Standards NCSS curriculum standards, C3 Social Studies Readiness California Public Schools' History-Social Science content standards Promote deeper learning through: active engagement reading comprehension content knowledge creative and analytical thinking Designed for use by elementary school teachers, parents, homeschoolers, scout leaders, and community educators. INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS AND MULTIMEDIA SOURCES: Helps address students' diverse learning needs and supports the use of technology in the classroom. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries FREE podcast is based on the books and current events. The "Facts Behind the Fiction" blog and newsletter offer historical and civics context for both the books and podcast. Introduce civics to your students with The Fina Mendoza Mysteries series!THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES: Book 1 Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza Book 2 State of the Union: A Fina Mendoza Mystery Book 3 Snake in the Grass (coming Spring 2025) Podcast The Fina Mendoza MysteriesALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH: Book 1 Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza Book 2 Estado de la Union: Un Misterio de Fina Mendoza Book 3 Serpiente en la Hierba (Autumn 2025) For fans of The Secret Lake, Greenglass House, and "The Mysterious Benedict Society" and "National Park Mystery Series" as well as classic books and detective series like The Westing Game, Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, The Virginia Mysteries, and Hardy Boys. A great book and series for CIVICS EDUCATION! Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th features a Latina protagonist of spunk and smarts whose congressman father is on the House floor on January 6th. Teachers, Librarians, and Homeschoolers, THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES of Books, Podcasts, Teacher's Guides, and "Facts Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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