Grandes genios de la historia en 25 historias

Cuando era pequeña, a Jane Goodall le regalaron un chimpancé de peluche, y le cambió la vida. Desde entonces, su curiosidad por los primates no hizo más que crecer. Tras años fantaseando con Tarzán de la jungla, le surgió la oportunidad que esperaba: viajar al corazón de África para poder estudiarlos. Lo que debía ser un viaje de unos meses se convirtió en su destino para toda la vida. Con sus investigaciones nos demostró que los chimpancés se parecen a nosotros mucho más de lo que creíamos. Pero sobre todo nos enseñó a conocerlos, amarlos y protegerlos.

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the pitcher in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in baseball and softball. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Pitchers are team leaders. They train hard and must be smart with their throws. Just one pitch could win or lose the game! This book explores the pitcher position in baseball and softball and what makes a good pitcher great. INCLUDES: Readers will be...

Este texto enhebra los hilos invisibles que se tejen entre las personas. Nacemos tejidos por nuestros antepasados y bordados por nuestros contemporáneos. Bordados por hilos invisibles de un amor hecho de raíces, como el que nos une a nuestros hijos y a nuestros padres. Este canto de amor entre generaciones no esta exento de gritos ante un mundo que tiende a mercantilizar cada nacimiento. Anidar un mundo venidero de un modo diferente es posible, y tal vez pase por empezar a creer que los recién nacidos son los más viejos de la humanidad. Palabras de Carlos Laredo Música de Alexander...

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...

As a successful former slave, Clara Brown used her money to help other freed slaves get a new start in life. In 1859 Clara bought her own freedom and headed west to Colorado to find her daughter, who was sold when she was just a little girl. Clara didn't find her daughter there, but she did get rich. The people she helped became her family, and she became known as "Aunt" Clara Brown.