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A guide for adolescent boys that offers advice on dating, sex, body changes, and social life. "Manual de supervivencia para hombres."

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

The traditional family is going to have to make room for Grandma, Nana to come live with them. Readers learn about the family unit. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.

En las palabras quirúrgicas que Cristóbal Pera tan magistralmente define, describe, analiza y valora, nos adentramos por un territorio nuevo, por una cálida geografía donde se enraíza todo conocimiento y todo saber. Por eso, la lectura de tan luminoso libro es una continua incitación al pensamiento-por algo brota del originario saber de las manos-, a la reflexión sobre la vida y la muerte, sobre el dolor y la felicidad, sobre la angustia y la esperanza. Emilio Lledó