Calendario Maya : el gran ciclo de la Cuenta Larga

"While preparing for Christmas in Puerto Rico, seven-year-old Esmeralda asks the Three Magi for a baby doll like her cousin's, but when they bring something else instead she gains a deeper understanding of the meaning of the holiday."

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...

This biography details one of the most captivating couples in the world: Prince William and Princess Catherine "Kate" Middleton, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Features include compelling descriptions of their early lives, including the dramatic events of William's childhood. Readers will learn about their courtship, marriage, and family life. A timeline of significant moments supports the narrative. An overarching theme is why they deserve to be called a "power couple," with an emphasis on the couple's public service and philanthropic efforts. The volume provides an authoritative, concise...

Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about Yosemite National Park. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts like calculating perimeter and area. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students’ vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what...