Historias de mi abuela

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each spread features stunning photographs, which make the information pop. This engaging take on curricular social studies concepts is sure to capture ...

Sitting Bull first went to battle at the age of 14. He grew to be widely respected for his bravery and insight, and became chief of the Lakota nation in his thirties. By the time he met General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, his courage was legendary. Though he soundly defeated Custer, public outrage at the defeat brought thousands of cavalrymen to the area, where it took four more years before the brave chief would surrender. He was forced onto a reservation where he was later killed when police attempted to arrest him.

Esta colección está ideada para niños de entre 1 y 3 años. Con ella se quiere iniciar a los niños en la capacidad de asociar imágenes con palabras además de introducir los conceptos básicos de su grafomotricidad -trazo horizontal y vertical-.

En este breve libro, que no breviario, cabalgan hermanadas la poesía japonesa occidentalizada, vale decir el haiku y el senryu, que en apenas diecisiete silabas divididas en tres versos sin rima expresa diversos sentimientos; la glosa, el soneto, el madrigal y el poema libre, realengo, que no atiende las estrictas normas de la métrica. Cabalgan también cómodamente, en su carruaje poético, los recuerdos únicos de la tierra que me vio nacer, Marabal, donde quedó sembrado mi espíritu y que muchas veces visito en sueños, repetitivos, de añoranza, de arrepentimiento por el abandono, de...