Amigos en la escuela

It is the third Monday in January and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Turn the pages of this book to find out what dream Dr. King shared with the world, who Mohandas Gandhi was, how one brave woman helped Martin Luther King Jr. change history. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.

Áurea es una chica de 14 años, madrileña de origen manchego, que va a pasar el verano a la casa de unos familiares lejanos en un pueblecito de la costa Brava. El contraste entre los esfuerzos inútiles de su madre por sacudirse de encima la catetez, que la hacen caer en el ridículo, y el aire aparentemente desenfadado, abierto y culto de sus«primos ricos» compondrán el germen de un malestar que hará que su vida cambie de rumbo radicalmente. Muchos años después, Áurea desentraña algunas respuestas a las preguntas que se ha hecho durante todo ese tiempo. Preguntas acerca de un...

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

Discusses the physical characteristics, feeding and mating behavior, interaction with humans, and habitat of whales.