Latin Music Legends!

Who Was Selena? by Max Bisantz and Kate Bisantz
Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century! As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community--so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selena's contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano music. Print & Copyright Credits: © 2018 by Kate Bisantz and Max Bisantz. ℗ 2018 by Penguin Random House LLC.

Who Was Celia Cruz? by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso
How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the "Queen of Salsa"? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her. Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn't allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland. Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed! Print & Copyright Credits: © and ℗ 2020 by Penguin Random House LLC.

Go! Stop!
A classic freeze song, Dance however you want when the music says go, but stop moving when it says stop.

Funny Math Jokes 1
Five funny math themed jokes for kids!

Time to Move - Robot Freeze Dance
A fun and interactive freeze dance song that encourages kids to dance like a robot. Don't forget to freeze when the music stops!

Would You Rather Episode 11
Let's play a game of Would You Rather! We've got some silly questions to make you think and laugh.

Vamanos
A fun song that teaches kids the Spanish word "Vamanos".

Playaway Aerobics: Movement
Are you ready to move and groove? Learn all about how movement can help you live an active and healthy life, along with different moves you can do at home!

Raise a Ruckus
Upbeat party song where everything goes crazy.

I Spy 17
Let's play I Spy & I Hear! Try to find these 5 unique items!

Finish the Pattern - Upright Bass
A fun listening game where you will listen to a set of sounds played on an upright bass, then finish the musical pattern!

Funny Ocean Jokes 2
Five funny ocean themed jokes for kids!

Instrument or Cheese?
A listening based trivia game where kids will hear a word and guess if it's the name of a musical instrument or an Italian cheese. Listen and learn what different instruments sound like!

What's That Sound? Episode 17
Welcome to "What's that Sound?", the game show where we play a sound and you try to guess what it is! Got it? Great! Let's Play!

Slumberjack
A capella song about the slumbering, log sawing, Canadian Slumberjack.

Margherita Hack: Playing with Constellations
Margherita Hack is an Italian scientist and teacher who studied space. Imagine your way through stars, galaxies, and meteors as you hear about Margherita.

Playaway Meditations - Sleep Aid
Sit or lay down and relax while listening to a custom, guided meditation from Playaway!

Relax Your Body
A calming and contemplative music that inspires kids to practice deep breathing and gentle movement to unwind and relieve stress.