Pura vida

A selection of dazzling, full-color graphic novels offer an appealing way to deliver social studies content, chronicling the lives of inspiring individuals, from important historical figures to famous musicians.

Learn about the rich history of La Misión de San Antonio de Padua: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and it’s legacy today.

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...

Enciclopedia que descubre las curiosidades, costumbres y récords de los animales a través de espléndidas imágenes y rigurosos textos. ¿Quién es el animal más veloz?¿Cómo cazan los leones? Un libro que recoge, en definitiva, la lucha por la supervivencia en el mundo animal.