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.

Desastres naturales (Natural Disasters) is an exciting book about how estimations and predictions help save lives in natural disasters. Students will learn critical math concepts as they are engaged in reading about the properties of natural disasters. Practice problems and mathematical diagrams help students reinforce the importance of mathematics. This Spanish title includes a glossary, an index, engaging images, and easy-to-read text to help students build their math and reading skills.

La naturaleza está llena de innumerables criaturas salvajes, extrañas y maravillosas, de todas las formas y especies. Cada animal se ha adaptado para sobrevivir en su entorno particular. Cada ser vivo desempeña una función única e importante en nuestro planeta. Sorpréndete con esta divertida recopilación de los animales más inútiles (¿o no?) del mundo.

Cuando Arthur Miller escribe y estrena en 1955 Panorama desde el puente es, sin duda, un autor ya consagrado tanto en Estados Unidos como en el resto del mundo. Una vez más, el dramaturgo norteamericano sigue empeñado en mostrarle al hombre contemporáneo quién es y cómo vive, y le invita a reflexionar sobre quién podría ser y cómo podría vivir. Esta obra tiene su origen en una historia que Miller escuchó mientras trabajaba en los astilleros de Brooklyn: un estribador había denunciado a dos hermanos ante las autoridades de Inmigración. El tema de la inmigración es justamente el...

Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish book ignites a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides English language learners through every step of the engineering design process. Inspire students to pursue a STEAM career with career advice from a real person working in ...