En la soledad, el abismo

La brillante y conmovedora historia del pueblo estadounidense para lectores de escuela intermedia y secundaria, ahora revisada y actualizada para el centenario del nacimiento de Howard Zinn. La historia del pueblo de Estados Unidos para jóvenes cuenta las historias de obreros, personas esclavizadas, inmigrantes, mujeres, personas negras, latinoamericanos, asiaticoestadounidenses, indígenas estadounidenses y otros que comúnmente son excluidos de libros de texto pero que constituyen parte de la fuerza impulsora de la historia de nuestra nación. Comenzando con un vistazo a la llegada de...

SHAAAARRRKK! That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Back matter includes a note about sharks and an index.

From the initial idea and forming characters to developing and sustaining a plot, this entertaining and educational guide discusses the process of creating a story from the perspective of an author. With equal parts guidance and motivation, young writers discover how the world of fantasy can help them improve their writing and hone their skills. Desde la inspiración inicial y la formación de personajes al desarrollo y sostenimiento de un argumento, esta guía entretenida y educacional discute el proceso de crear un cuento desde el punto de vista de un autor. Con dirección y motivación,...

Young readers may have heard about the benefits of using and making the most of their resources, but how does that factor into an economic discussion? This thorough discussion defines resources and describes the different types of resources and why some divide them into three categories and others choose four. The book also addresses the concept of scarcity, showing readers how, because all resources have their limits, it is important to use them responsibly and efficiently in a healthy economy.