Sonidos, Olores Y Colores / Sounds, Odors and Colors

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.

What has a scruffy tail, soft fur with dark spots, and a short, spiky mane? If you guessed a spotted hyena, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short simple sentences and eye-popping full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animals--one clue at a time! Fast facts and habitat maps at the end of the book provide...

Las palomas son una de las aves voladoras más fuertes y maniobrables. Son famosas por su increíble sentido de la orientación. Estos y muchos otros datos interesantes pueden encontrarse en Las palomas, uno de los libros de Animales en mi patio. Pigeons are among the strongest and most maneuverable fliers of all birds. They are known for their incredible sense of direction. These interesting facts and more can be found in Pigeons, an Animals in My Backyard book.

Canto a Sonora: vida y obra del compositor José Sosa Chávez, es el primer estudio biográfico enfocado en las actividades que realizo en vida desde distintos ángulos (interprete, compositor, promotor artístico, locutor, deportista y fotógrafo) con el objetivo de estructurar un escenario que ayude a tener mayor comprensión de cómo era la cultura artística y musical en el segundo tercio del siglo XX y de esa manera cubrir un vacío existente, hasta el día de hoy, en la historiografía de la música creada en sonora. El libro está dividido en dos apartados: el primero se titula...