La tierra de las papas

El protagonista de este libro se autodefine como "raro". Tiene ideas catastróficas, angustias vitales, una madre extravagante y una inestabilidad vital clara... ¿Hay alguien a quién se le pueda considerar totalmente normal? Una novela que reflexiona con humor sobre las características propias de cada persona.

Lola is a nine-year old girl who lives with her mother Carmen. She thinks her mum is her only family until a complete stranger knocks at the door. The stranger, an old man with a surly appearance, makes her Mum look really astonished, as he assures he is her father, Lola's granddad, about whom she has not known anything about for years.

La princesa Cucamona decide llevar a su hada madrina al colegio, así nadie podrá decirle nada... Pero cunde el ejemplo y se arma un tremendo lío que originará un sinfín de situaciones divertidas. ¿Habrá alguien capaz de poner orden en una escuela tan caótica? Un libro que combina hábilmente humor y fantasía para mostrar que, a veces, es mejor hacer las cosas por uno mismo.

You've only got one day to spend at the carnival-how do you make the most of your time? Students will learn how to measure time while reading about a fun-filled day at a carnival! This fiction Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need...

¿Y si el universo no pesara nada y la materia no existiera realmente? Lo que parecería ser una duda legítima para un erudito místico de los Vedas Indios es, en cambio, un resultado embarazoso de la aplicación de la Relatividad Restringida a las observaciones obtenidas por un grupo de astrofísicos, que han medido la radiación cósmica de fondo de nuestro universo. En los albores del nuevo milenio, el satélite WMAP, más allá de proporcionarnos una medida del cosmos, nunca antes obtenida, ha creado bastantes quebraderos de cabeza respecto al concepto de universo, en el que todavía hoy ...

"Describes cutters, their design, equipment, weapons, and role in the U.S. Coast Guard"--Provided by publisher.