Cuerpos ajenos

In 1991, preparation for the construction of a new federal office building led to a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children. This area of New York had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s. It’s thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. This noteworthy book—which includes sidebars, fact boxes, a timeline, and maps—fills in the gaps of history books, exposing much about what life was like in colonial New York for Africans.

Mariví escribe una entusiasta carta a su querida amiga Lupe. Necesita contarle, lo antes posible, que sus padres le han hecho un extraño regalo de cumpleaños: la llevaron a una casa, en el bosque, en la que habita un viejo fabricante de sueños; estos se hallan contenidos en pastillas de colores. Para vivir los sueños hay que ponerse las píldoras sobre la frente justo antes de dormir. Entonces, es posible tener los sueños más extraordinarios y, en ellos, la niña vivirá aventuras asombrosas: podrá elegir a sus padres en un catálogo justo antes de nacer; tendrá que buscar su sombra...

The London Eye opened on March 9, 2000. Although it hasn't been there long, the London Eye has already become an iconic symbol of London. No trip to London is complete without a visit to the London Eye! Learn about the history and creation of Europe's tallest observation wheel as you build your arithmetic skills! This Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, engaging sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of ...

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...