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When people think of soft things, they immediately conjure up images of furry bunnies and similarly textured animals and objects. This inviting book helps young readers to do the same, as learning about textures is an important tenet of the early elementary curriculum. Carefully selected photographs of soft objects make the concept of texture clear to the reader as well as aid in vocabulary acquisition.

En esta impactante continuación de Aire encantado, su galardonado libro de memorias, Margarita Engle, ganadora del premio de honor de Newbery, recrea sus años de adolescencia durante la turbulenta década de 1960. La infancia de Margarita Engle era un vaivén entre dos mundos: la exuberante y acogedora isla de Cuba y la solitaria realidad de un Los Ángeles lleno de sueños. Pero la revolución ha transformado a Cuba en un misterio de imposibilidad, algo que ya no está disponible en la vida real. Margarita anhela viajar por el mundo, pero antes de que pueda hacerse independiente, tendrá...

Expressive language by the Mexican ballerina, choreographer, and teacher explores what she calls the "poetry of images" in Puebla--a classical ballet and an interpretative modern dance with multiple people forming a slithering snake across the stage--accompanied by a series of stunning black and white photographs that capture the variety of expression and the fluid grace of the dancers.

There are millions of animals that call the ocean home. Some of these animals are in danger. Readers will learn about marine animals that are at risk of becoming endangered and what people and activists like Jacques Cousteau have done to help. Readers will also learn about the causes of endangered animals, including pollution and overfishing and learn steps they can do to help the conservation and preservation of these beautiful animals and sea life. Through vibrant images, informational text, stunning facts, a glossary of terms, and a list of additional resources, readers are sure to be...