César

Born in 1927 in Yuma, Arizona, César Chavez lived the hard-scrabble life of a migrant worker during the Depression. Although his mother wanted him to get an education, César left school after eighth grade to work. He grew to be a charismatic leader and founded the National Farm Workers Association, an organization that fought for basic rights for farm workers. In powerful poems and dramatic stylized illustrations, Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and David Díaz pay tribute to Chavez's legacy helping migrant workers improve their lives by doing things by themselves for themselves.

Examines the life and work of the British physicist who overcame the challenges of ALS to become one of the foremost scientists of the twentieth century.

Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts such as habit loss and learn ways that animal activists help to protect animals and their environments, as well as helpful tips to get involved in...

La solidaridad y la amistad serán las únicas fuerzas capaces de derrotar a los tres gordinflones, glotones sin corazón que oprimen a sus súbditos desde un magnífico palacio, custodiados por el ejército y rodeados de una corte de aduladores. Los tres gordinflones que narra las inverosímiles peripecias de un sabio, un acróbata, una niña y un armero , con sus ya incontables ediciones, se convirtió en el mayor éxito de Yuri Olesha y es hoy un clásico de la literatura infantil soviética de nuestro siglo.

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.