California: Nace un estado (California: Becoming a State)

This Spanish nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color Spanish book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction. It also covers important ideas like democracy and censorship, plus includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the...

Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring Spanish book introduces second grade students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.

Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. Discover the journeys they took. This inspiring Spanish book introduces second grade students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.

Comic-strip character Gaturro and his friends Gaturrin, Agatha, and Emilio come to life in this colorful book that follows their adventures. Fun storylines and vivid drawings bring Gaturro and his gang to life.

"El niño de los pies zambos" es el ejemplo, por desgracia, de lo que tienen que sufrir numerosas mujeres en la sociedad actual. María, su protagonista, lucha diariamente con los contratiempos que la vida le va imponiendo, con la principal motivación de salvaguardar a sus dos pequeños, que sufren el maltrato y el abandono de su padre. Manuel Morera, tras el éxito obtenido con su primera publicación, "Manolín ya es un hombre", nos vuelve a demostrar su habilidad para describir situaciones cotidianas de manera fácil y espontánea, enganchándote y atrapándote hasta el final.

Todo el mundo habla del cambio climático, pero ¿es verdad todo lo que dicen sobre él? Palmeras en el Polo Norte nos responde a algunas preguntas que todos nos hacemos: ¿cómo está cambiando nuestro entorno? ¿A quién le va a afectar esa transformación y por qué? Este libro habla de la contaminación, de devastadores huracanes, de animales extinguidos y de osos polares; también de volcanes, icebergs, mamuts y científicos que pasan mucho frío; en definitiva, de un fenómeno que nos afecta a todos y de lo que estamos a tiempo de hacer por nuestro planeta.

Shaban, hijo del Mago de Esmirna, emprende su viaje iniciático para convertirse en mago: comienza así su ascensión a la Gran Montaña, donde ha de pasar su primer día solo. Allí, en donde todo es posible, tendrá experiencias insólitas porque el tiempo y el espacio exteriores pierden su valor.