Ningún camino de flores conduce a la gloria

En la escuela de baile más importante de la ciudad, Zoe y otras jóvenes promesas se preparan para el estreno de «El Cascanueces». Es un gran reto para ella, sabe que será duro y que tendrá que esforzarse como una bailarina de verdad, pero también que hará nuevos amigos y conocerá a gente fascinante...

"Explains many different ways that children can show manners in the library--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

Life Long Ago brings ancient civilizations to life and reinforces important early elementary social studies standards such as time, continuity, and change. Students will learn what daily life was like, how ancient peoples governed themselves, how they communicated, and how the influences of ancient cultures are still felt today.

November 1940. A circus parade walks through the streets of Warsaw, waving a flag and singing. They are 160 Jewish children, forced by the Nazis to leave their beloved orphanage. It's a sad occasion, but led by Doctor Korczak, their inspirational director, the children are defiantly joyful. Their new home is in the ghetto, a prison for Jews. Two years later they board the train that will carry them away to the death camps. Offered his freedom, Doctor Korczak refuses to abandon the children and proudly joins them on their last journey. This profoundly moving illustrated book is based on the...