Lionel Messi

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.

"While preparing for Christmas in Puerto Rico, seven-year-old Esmeralda asks the Three Magi for a baby doll like her cousin's, but when they bring something else instead she gains a deeper understanding of the meaning of the holiday."

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

Uno de los retos del siglo XXI es alcanzar la plena igualdad de derechos entre hombres y mujeres. Cien años después de que se celebrara por primera vez el Día Internacional de la Mujer, el 19 de marzo de 1911, te invitamos a conocer en las páginas de este libro a un grupo de mujeres que, en épocas en las que no tenían derecho a casi nada, se atrevieron a luchar por sus sueños, y llegaron, incluso, a cambiar la historia.