Nat Love

La vida de san Francisco de Asís es notablemente diferente de las vidas de los santos al uso. Álvaro Pombo, en simpatía con la antigua tradición franciscana, elige en este libro un estilo correspondiente al gran sobresalto intelectual y afectivo que produce el biografiado. Adopta, por eso, el punto de vista y la voz o voces de los primeros hermanos que acompañaron a Francisco. Con una notable mezcla de atrevimiento, seriedad y simpatía profunda, Álvaro Pombo se convierte, al mismo tiempo, en la voz plural, brillante y humilde de aquella primera comunidad franciscana, una docena mal...

Learn about power resources and new kinds of fuels made from plants that can help to preserve our environment for the future.

This nonfiction book explores the history, culture, customs, and beliefs of California's American Indian tribes including the Chumash, Tongva, Hupa, Yokuts, Quechan, and Coso tribes. Detailed primary source images in conjunction with Spanish text provide 3rd grade students with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build their social studies knowledge. This book includes basic informational text features including a glossary, an index, table of contents, and reader's guide. Students will be intrigued by Native American history with this fascinating nonfiction Spanish book.

Plants are living things that grow and change. Over time, plants have made remarkable adaptations to suit the habitats in which they live. Simple text and beautiful images highlight how plants have adapted to life in the Arctic, in aquatic environments, and in other habitats such as those in deserts and grasslands.