Cómo promover el bien común (How to Promote the Common Good)

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

Young readers will learn the ways that César Chávez fought to protect the rights and lives of migrant workers in this inspiring Spanish-translated biography that gives history behind protests and developments of unions that Chávez led. Vivid images and an interesting timeline of Chávez's life work in conjunction with supportive text and a helpful glossary, table of contents, and index to engage readers from cover to cover. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Desde hace dieciséis años, Marnie convoca a sus 12 mejores amigas el primer lunes de diciembre para reunirse y comer galletas. Las reglas son sencillas: cada una de ellas debe traer trece galletas, una botella de vino y sus historias. Este año han pasado cosas realmente importantes y se necesitan más que nunca: la hija mayor de Marnie está sufriendo un embarazo de alto riesgo, y esta noche podrían saber cuál es el futuro de este bebé; el padre de Jennie tiene un affaire con su mejor amiga, y el marido de Rosie le ha dicho que no quiere tener hijos... 12 mujeres, 12 recetas, 12...

Learn about the Earth and the Moon with this engaging Spanish science reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary including the phases of the Moon, the movement of the Earth around the sun, and the rotation of the Earth. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

Un lápiz que se dedica a realizar garabatos en todas partes, huye de una goma que lo persigue para borrar sus garabatos, atónita ante el hecho de que el lápiz no sea capaz de expresarse escribiendo o dibujando cosas bellas. La goma decide visitar al sacapuntas y exponerle su rechazo al hecho de que el lápiz no haga buen uso de su poder.