"Pablo and his sister spend every day at 'Treasure Mountain,' the local dump. There, they rummage through garbage looking for items their mother can sell to put food on the table. When Pablo discovers a real treasure, it takes all his ingenuity to keep it safe from the local bully"--

Benito’s Treasure Hunt, (Benito’s Búsqueda de Tesoros) was a childhood pass-time for Author P. Marquez-Garcia and though the area has changed from the 1970’s for the better, he still would like everyone to enjoy this little treasure in the Caribbean Sea. P. Marquez-Garcia is a Puerto Rican - American success story from a Military Family whose family his Great GrandFather was a Merchant Marine in WWII, His Father was a Sergeant in the 65th Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico, serving in Korea/Vietnam and I served in the Aviation Brigade ending his tenure in NATO. Awaiting for work after serving this Nation, P. Marquez-Garcia helped in the Church, helped translate Resume’ into Spanish and by doing so he decided to write and become an Author. In childhood dreams to find treasure left from the Spanish Buccaneers, would entertain P. Marquez- Garcia. But, when seeking treasures yet not finding treasure was his way of entertaining his own children about nature, swimming, snorkeling, conservation, and he found in his dreams the twist of finding treasure can be adventurous, joyful, tasteful and full of imagination. This is a good way to introduce Spanish to children. This book has a Map so you can find the beach the story was developed from, a Pronunciation Table to help with some words in Spanish and a list of very helpful Local Businesses. This is a good reading for Ages 3+.

Pablo and Tyrone, and Uniqua and Austin, are pirates in a race to find some buried treasure. But each pair only has half a treasure map! How will they find the treasure? Children will love finding out in this coloring book that comes complete with crayons and stickers to color!

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A debut middle-grade adventure about a young teen who goes on a treasure hunt for undersea riches to help his ailing abuelo. Twelve-year-old Fernando “Fin” joins his grandfather on a secret quest to find a long-lost treasure swept to sea. But when their first mission takes a near-deadly turn, leaving his abuelo weak and unable to speak, Fin’s left to navigate the hunt alone. Well, not exactly alone—his boring, totally unadventurous dad agrees to help out. With danger lurking at every turn, Fin dives into the mission in order to save Abuelo's life. But between Dad’s constant worrying, unwanted diving babysitters, and harrowing encounters in the deep sea, the boy finds himself in a race against time to locate the treasure. If he can’t succeed? He fears he might lose Abuelo for good. S.A. Rodriguez's Treasure Tracks is a fast-paced story filled with heart and humor about the bonds of family, the meaning of a legacy, and most of all, the discovery of true treasure.

Pablo Perez is a 12-year-old poor kid without much going for him. His classmates have dubbed him "Duct Tape" because his tattered discount-store sneakers are held together with...you guessed it, duct tape. He can't escape the bullying. Pablo's luck, however, changes after he finds a $20 gold coin while swimming in a river near his home. Pablo later buys a $1 treasure map at the county fair. The map shows the route to the "lost treasure" of Jesse James. Pablo can't help but wonder: Is there a link between the map and the gold coin? He is determined to find out, and he, his 9-year-old sister and 13-year-old cousin hire an ill-mannered cave guide, and begin a treacherous underground adventure in search of treasure.

For thirteen-year-old Ellsworth, family has always been just him and his dad. That’s all Ellsworth thought he wanted. But then the dreams start. Dreams of houses surrounding a beautiful green square. Suddenly a letter arrives, inviting Ellsworth to a home he doesn’t remember: the Square in Smith Mills, New York. A home with a hidden treasure only a child can uncover—the last treasure of John Matthew Smith, the family’s eccentric patriarch. But there are other things hidden in the Square. Can Ellsworth set these ghosts to rest and uncover the family’s last treasure—or will the secrets of the past haunt him forever?