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Clarrie y su hermano Will se quedan bajo el cuidado de su tío Len, ventrílocuo experto y aficionado a la bebida. Su número favorito lo realiza con una inquietante marioneta, Billy Eltieso, que de repente parece haber cobrado vida. ¿Puede el ingenio de una niña salvar a una familia del desastre? Una estupenda novela que muestra la fuerza de la imaginación para superar las dificultades.

Christopher Columbus landed in the West Indies on October 12, 1492. Today, October 12 honors Columbus’ adventurous spirit as well as his Italian-American heritage. Easy-to-follow bilingual text in English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the holiday’s history and contemporary celebrations in accessible terms. Photographs illustrate Columbus’ life as well as modern celebrations of the holiday in his honor.

Meaning "River of the Colorful Birds," Uruguay is a small country in South America that is covered by crisscrossing rivers and lush hills. Home to approximately 3.5 million people, the country is often regarded as the most stable and prosperous country in Central and South America. Uruguay produces 95 percent of its electricity from renewable energy and is known as one of the most socially progressive nations in the world. Allow your readers to learn more about Uruguay's unique culture through this informative book, which features engaging sidebars and vibrant photographs.