Lunas de la voz ausente

Si tuviese la oportunidad, ¿qué chica de dieciséis años no se mudaría con su mejor amiga para vivir lejos de sus padres? Eso mismo pensó April aunque para conseguirlo tuviese que contar una pequeña mentira. Pero ella y su AMIGA, Vi, se creen totalmente responsables y capaces de cuidar de ellas mismas. Así April, una chica que no dispone de demasiada libertad se encuentra, de repente, con toda la del mundo, y aprovecha para hacer realidad algunos de sus deseos... solo que muchas veces hay que tener cuidado con lo que se desea...

The inspiring and timely story of Sonia Sotomayor, who rose up from a childhood of poverty and prejudice to become the first Latino to be nominated to the US Supreme Court. Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx. Justice Sotomayor didn't have a lot growing up, but she had what she needed -- her mother's love, a will to learn, and her own determination. With bravery she became the person she wanted to be. With hard work she succeeded. With little sunlight and only a modest plot from which to grow,...

Teach students they have rights! This Spanish nonfiction book explains what rights are and encourages students to protect their own. Made for young readers, this book includes a fiction story connected to the topic, interactive discussion questions, a related project, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color Spanish book explains what rights are while encouraging students to stand up for themselves and each other. It also guides students toward becoming informed individuals as they recognize their rights, and includes an extension activity for Grade 1. Perfect for the classroom,...

Go for the goal with this text, which examines fascinating female sports heroes who’ve proved to the world that gender is no barrier to athletic success. Readers will delight in learning about the lives of Mia Hamm, Wilma Rudolph, and the Williams sisters, as well as other important women who’ve broken barriers in sports. Readers will be inspired to pursue a career in athletics after learning about how others have achieved success in spite of great obstacles. The biographical nature of the text supports social studies curricula, and fact boxes and a comprehensive timeline provide...