Mitología Egipcia: Isis y Osiris (Egyptian Mythology: Osiris and Isis)

La historia del viaje oceánico renacentista está plagada de episodios de gran intensidad, pero pocos, como esta Carta del descubrimiento de Brasil, dirigida al rey Manuel I, son capaces de recoger, sin artificio ni metáfora, sin juicio cultural ni rígidos conceptos raciales, el momento privilegiado en que las naves europeas tomaron por primera vez contacto con las culturas de las costas meridionales de América. La Carta, por la que en el año 1500 el escribano Caminha informa al rey sobre las recién descubiertas tierras de la Vera Cruz, es un precoz, impresionista y riguroso tratado...

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Feathered and Fierce provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

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 ...

Meet the biggest rodent in the world--the capybara! Everything about this title is big, from the full-bleed photographs to the content. Readers will learn all that is super-size about this cute mammal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.