Líderes de la Comunidad

Many people know that Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity through lightning, but he was also a great inventor and helped write the Declaration of Independence! Young readers will learn about Franklin's life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and features plenty of vibrant images, supportive text, "Fun Fact" boxes, and an accommodating timeline, glossary, and index.

Some civil rights figures are household names, while others struggle to get their stories told. This biography details the life and activism of Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools in the 1940s in the landmark federal case, Mendez v. Westminster. Latino students, scholars of social justice, and anyone who is inspired by underdog stories will find this highly engaging account of change compelling and informative, including its helpful timeline and historical imagery. Students will be engaged and inspired by a story that has gotten its due as more than a mere historical...

This book tells the story of farmers and life on a farm. What do farmers do? What tools and equipment do they use? Who helps them? Livestock, crops and daily chores are perfectly captured in descriptive photography. With full-color, full-page photographs throughout plus straightforward and engaging text, the I Want to Be ... series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations. The series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's ...

La contaminación del medio es, sin lugar a dudas, una preocupación de quienes habitamos este planeta, aunque con frecuencia no sepamos lo que opinan los divulgadores de la ecología. Planeta azul, planeta gris ofrece, a través de un relato ágil que se desarrolla en una escuela preparatoria o de educación media superior, las diversas formas de contaminación que afectan nuestro entorno. Mónica Lavín Maroto es una destacada escritora. Estudió la carrera de biología en la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco y trabajó en el Instituto de Ecología. Ha sido colaboradora de las...