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Two plays by Juan Mayorga that exemplify the author's philosophical drama. Hamelin is set in an unnamed, corrupt city where the powerful and rich prey on the poor. Will a Pied Piper save the city's children from the "rats" that plague it? La tortuga de Darwin tells the story of Harriet, the tortoise that Charles Darwin brought back to England from the Galapagos. Since her voyage, Harriet has evolved into a turtle-woman, able to think, speak, and bear witness to the terrible events of the past two centuries.

Trained originally in the French classical manner, Matisse was inspired by the Impressionists and Cezanne to create a style that brought out the beauty of color, form and line by reducing them to the bare essentials. While considered a leader of the Fauves and an inspiration to most of the great figures in modern art, he wasn't interested in being associated with any school or trend. A family man who worked 'office hours' in his studio, he defies the image of the artist as a tortured soul. In a career spanning six decades, he produced masterpiece after masterpiece that constantly challenge...

¡Vamos criaturita, vamos! offers a simple introduction in Spanish to some of nature's most intriguing creatures, from the earthworm in the ground to the bee buzzing in a flower; from the spider in its web to the firefly lighting up the night sky.

¿Sabías que las medusas pican a sus presas? Aprende más sobre las fascinantes criaturas que viven en cada océano de la Tierra. Las fotos frescas y vibrantes involucran a los lectores jóvenes mientras construyen las primeras habilidades de lectura de no ficción. Zap! Did you know that jellyfish sting their prey? Read on and learn more about the fascinating creatures that live in every ocean on Earth. In this Spanish-language edition, carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers as they build early nonfiction reading skills.