Máquinas creativas (Creative Machines)

Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title introduces readers to different cultures' definitions of "home."

Look around you. Do you see a shape? Of course! There are shapes everywhere. Take a look at the shapes in this book to see which ones you recognize. This book has been translated into Spanish and allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who are beginning readers and is an excellent tool for building the confidence new readers need to embark on the adventures that await them while reading!

From tide pools to the ocean, the sea is filled with amazing life forms! Early readers will be engaged from beginning to end with informational, Spanish-translated text, vivid photos, and a picture glossary of marine animals.

"Estos crímenes se ilustran con una serie de imágenes y alcanzan la categoría de ilustrados porque nos remiten al tejido social de donde proceden. En "Fraternidad", un joven asesino a sueldo bucea en una saga familiar; en "Un tigre al acecho", el amigo fiel aborda el fracaso de una pareja de triunfadores como una sucesión de episodios de película; "Traviata" establece un inesperado paralelismo entre la protagonista de la ópera de Verdi y la soprano que representa el papel; y en "Viaje de inspección por la zona norte", un personaje salda cuentas con quienes lo han convertido en un...

Este libro es la historia de una mujer que rompe los esquemas tradicionales: la mujer esposa, la mujer guardiana de la casa y de la familia, la mujer madre por instinto. La protagonista, al darse cuenta de que está embarazada , se rebela, está atormentada por la duda de si es acertado dar la vida, si es acertado renunciar a su libertad para dar la vida. Este es un libro para todas las mujeres. Para todos aquellos que se enfrentan al dilema de dar la vida o negarla. Oriana Fallaci se dirige a quien no teme la duda, a quien se pregunta sin descanso el porqué. Profundamente humano porque se...

Did you know that the first wheel was not invented for transportation or that the system used to create computers was based on the functionality of a sewing machine? In a fun way, this book teaches the history behind inventions that have changed the way we live, from Ancient Mesopotamia to the present. Important details appear at the bottom of each page, including the name of the inventor, the time period, and the place where it occurred.

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 book focuses on the history of California’s Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. 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 to know at their grade level. Packed with...