La admirable aventura de Malala

The United States has many places to live. People choose to live in small towns and big cities. Why do people live where they do? With examples from both the past and present, this Spanish book teaches beginning readers about the history of immigration to the United States and the factors that influence where people live. Dynamic images in conjunction with Spanish text provides first grade students with an inviting learning experience as they build their reading skills and knowledge of US history.

This Spanish-translated biography introduces readers to Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Featuring lively images and inspirational text in conjunction with a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Robinson's life, this title will engage readers as they read about Jackie's life as a college athlete, his start in the Negro League, his stand against segregation, and how he became the first person to ever get named Rookie of the Year.

Desde una vieja pensión de Niza la voz de Carolina Otero, la Bella, recupera su pasado. Un pasado marcado por una violación, cuando, con diez años, aún se llamaba Agustina, y que ha sido tan modelado según las conveniencias del momento que ni la misma Bella Otero puede distinguir el mito de la persona. Inventó sus orígenes, cambió su nombre por el de Carolina, incluso quedó embarazada en su imaginación. Todo ello sirvió para alimentar el deseo sexual en los hombres, la envidia en las mujeres y el escepticismo de sus rivales, que se preguntaban cuál era su encanto. Carolina Otero...

Learn all about the leaders in local government. Find out the duties of a city council, its role in making city laws, and groups a city council works with to help run the city.