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Even young readers were likely saturated with exposure to Hillary Clinton over the course of the 2016 presidential election. But do they really know who she is and what she has accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between current news stories and what elementary readers really know about the first female presidential candidate. By illuminating the life and story of this powerhouse of politics, young readers can learn and be inspired by a story of perseverance, service to others, and commitment to beliefs. With a vivid, age-appropriate narrative, this much-needed volume is sure to be...

"Millones de persones creyeron que la muerte de Catalina en Sin tetas no hay para?so pondr?a fin a aquella tragedia familiar, pero en esta novela la historia contin?a gracias al fruto del amor prohibido entre su madre y su novio: ha nacido Catalina, la peque?a. Para que la ni?a no repita el camino de su hermana, los padres deciden alejarla del entorno dif?cil que la rodea y le recuerdan que se puede triunfar sin necesidad de transformar su cuerpo para encajar en la est?tica de los narcotraficantes. El miedo al mundo exterior no impide que Catalina se enamore y termine en una espiral de...

Written in a vivid and accessible style, this history book addressed to young readers focuses on one of the most relevant periods in Mexican history: that of the country's strife for independence from Spain. In addition to its descriptive historical account, the book includes charts, illustrations, and a timeline of main events from 1808 through 1821 that help make the information even more entertaining and clear for children.

Huracanes y tornados is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.