Leonardo, hermoso soñador

Politicians today in both Europe and the United States have succeeded in casting government spending as reckless wastefulness that has made the economy worse. In contrast, they have advanced a policy of draconian budget cuts--austerity--to solve the financial crisis. We are told that we have all lived beyond our means and now need to tighten our belts. This view conveniently forgets where all that debt came from. Not from an orgy of government spending, but as the direct result of bailing out, recapitalizing, and adding liquidity to the broken banking system. Through these actions private...

What has hairy paws, a fluffy tail, and huge and fuzzy ears? If you guessed a fennec fox, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short simple sentences and eye-popping full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animals--one clue at a time! Fast facts and habitat maps at the end of the book provide children with key...

There is a contest at a school to design a new playground. The students use blocks to build their models. As they build, they use three-dimensional shapes. Some students build a train out of blocks for the younger students to play on. Can you guess which three-dimensional shape they use for the train's wheels? Read to find out which design wins.

YO PUEDO sacar fuerzas fue escrito específicamente para estudiantes, padres y educadores. La experiencia personal de Gabriella genera un enfoque enérgico que es simplemente mágico. ¿Alguna vez se te borra? No, nunca... Nunca me voy a acostumbrar a las malas palabras. Nunca me voy a acostumbrar a la maldad extrema. Siempre me voy a preguntar, “¿Qué están cuchicheando?” Seguiré fingiendo que no me importa. ¡Pero vaya que sí me importa! Conozca a Gabriella, una niña de tres años, que fue adoptada en Pakistán por una familia holandesa cuando la adopción intercultural era...