Conoce a Gabriela Mistral

Poetic text recounts the childhood of the noted Spanish poet, including his love for the nature and folklore of his native Andalusia, his introduction to music and literature at home, and his health problems.

La mejor forma de introducir a los lectores jóvenes a la fascinante vida del genio del Renacimiento, Leonardo Da Vinci famoso en su tiempo como pintor, inventor, y filósofo, era también un músico, escultor, e ingeniero para los duques, los papas, y los reyes. Este espléndido libro no solo despertará el interés de los amantes de la ciencia, la historia y la enseñanza con su elocuente tributo a una mente dotada de una energía incontenible, sino que despertará también el potencial que yace en la imaginación de todo el que posee una mente inquieta. Roberto Byrd celebra este genio...

Este libro educacional cuenta la historia de una chica en busca de la respuesta a una gran pregunta: ï¿1/2Por quï¿1/2 el agua vale la pena? Enfrascada en su libro, llevarï¿1/2 a los jï¿1/2venes lectores a travï¿1/2s del mundo del agua limpia, su gestiï¿1/2n y la importancia de todos los que trabajan juntos para mantenerla. Escrito para un pï¿1/2blico entre 4 y 8 aï¿1/2os, busca atraer tambiï¿1/2n a lectores de todas las edades. Este libro emplea divertidas ilustraciones y un texto en rima para dar una explicaciï¿1/2n simple de un complejo proceso, a la vez que anima a...

The inspiring and timely story of Sonia Sotomayor, who rose up from a childhood of poverty and prejudice to become the first Latino to be nominated to the US Supreme Court. Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx. Justice Sotomayor didn't have a lot growing up, but she had what she needed -- her mother's love, a will to learn, and her own determination. With bravery she became the person she wanted to be. With hard work she succeeded. With little sunlight and only a modest plot from which to grow,...

It is the third Monday in January and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Turn the pages of this book to find out what dream Dr. King shared with the world, who Mohandas Gandhi was, how one brave woman helped Martin Luther King Jr. change history. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.