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Dragonflies are large flying insects known for their brightly colored bodies and see-through wings. They are among the fastest insects in the world. Learn more about these amazing animals in Dragonflies, a Fascinating Insects book.

Como expresa en su introducción Franco Volpi, EL ARTE DE INSULTAR es el complemento perfecto de EL ARTE DE TENER RAZÓN, pues, tal como acababa concluyendo el propio Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), y aun previniendo contra él, éste era el último recurso cuando todas las demás artes de la argumentación habían fracasado. Si bien el fundador del pesimismo desaconsejó en todos sus escritos llegar a tal extremo, fue generoso a la hora de diseminar a lo largo de sus obras insultos, improperios, ofensas, escarnios y sentencias tajantes que, reunidas en orden alfabético en este volumen que...

Throughout history, women were kept in the home and out of the workplace. Over time, however, women began breaking out of their traditional roles and entering spaces traditionally occupied by men—including the boardroom. This biographical text looks at the lives of the fascinating females who broke barriers in business. Coco Chanel, Estee Lauder, Oprah Winfrey, Melinda Gates, and Sheryl Sandberg are just some of the groundbreakers covered in this text. Age-appropriate text, colorful visuals, fact boxes, and a comprehensive timeline complete the learning experience.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This primary source book provides firsthand accounts of history that give students personal insights into historical events. Learn about California’s bumpy road to statehood with this Spanish book that builds reading comprehension and social studies literacy. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade...

A young girl explains how she and her diverse group of friends are all different from each other. In this first-person nonfiction narrative, vibrant photographs reinforce the idea of a community of students who respect each other and live in harmony. A picture-word glossary is included.