Garabatos

Munif toma un oasis de Arabia y lo convierte en el espejo de sus habitantes. La novela es, en su conjunto, un retrato meticuloso y paciente de la sociedad beduina, y es una metáfora que muestra la revolución social, económica y política que siguió al descubrimiento del petróleo, la destrucción del equilibrio entre el hombre y la naturaleza, del choque entre los países árabes ricos y pobres, así como de la complicidad de Gran Bretaña y Estados Unidos para asegurar su influencia en la zona. La naturaleza y el ritmo de vida beduina van retirándose a la par que sus códigos morales,...

Children explore the concepts of big and small in the world around them, from big round pancakes to tiny little seashells.

This book teaches readers about how the moon reflects the sun's light, and why the moon seems to change shape throughout the month. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.

Twirling tornadoes, horrific hurricanes, deadly dust storms, and blowing blizzards. Depending where you live, you may have experienced one of these extreme storms. Although being caught in extreme weather can be dangerous, being prepared can save your life. This nonfiction Spanish book introduces students to extreme weather, and teaches them important scientific concepts and vocabulary. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that ...