La ciencia del swing

A retelling of The Magic Nutcracker, a young girl rescues her nutcracker from an attack by mice. The nutcracker becomes a prince and takes her to see the Snow King and Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and waltzing flowers. Beginning-to-Read(tm) books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence in independent reading. Newly revised full-color illustrations support the easy fiction text. Word list and a note to caregivers are included. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish.

"La cuidad magica de Abracadabra espera con impaciencia la primera luna llena del mes de acebo para recibir el verano. Pero antes hay que celebrar el cumpleanos de Cereza, practicar los hechizos para la prueba de fin de curso y espiar los movimientos de Casandra, quien araece esconder un gran secreto"--P. [4] of cover.

Equinus, el espíritu del caballo, acecha por el bosque de la Tierra Prohibida para robar la energía de la vida a sus víctimas. Tom debe esquivar los cascos voladores de la Fiera Fantasma y recuperar el trozo del amuleto que protege Equinus. Si no lo consigue, el padre de Tom será un fantasma para siempre.

Being first isn't always best, as Pinkerton Pig finds out after an encounter with a mean Sand Witch. As always, Helen Lester's wonderfully offbeat humor and Lynn Munsinger's whimsical illustrations result in a hilarious lesson about piggishness.