Cesar (Spanish Ed)

Poems celebrating the life and work of Cesar Chavez and the Mexican American labor movement in the 20th century. This thoughtful and beautiful biography illuminates not only the events that made up the great labor leader's life, but also the ideals and inspiration that are his legacy.

"Jack is a young, poor boy living with his widowed mother and a cow that is their only source of income. When the cow stops giving milk, Jack's mother tells him to take it to the market to be sold. On the way, Jack meets an old man who offers magic beans in exchange for the cow. Jack makes the trade."

In many parts of the world, children are exposed to danger. This book presents three stories: Talika in India, who is forced to work to pay off her uncle's debt; Akara and his sister in Central Africa, who must flee rebels; and Chukilla, who works in the gold mines in the Andes to help his family. It explains the reality in their countries and shows what UNICEF does to keep children safe.

Fernando está convencido de que tiene la peor suerte del mundo: murió su perro, se quedó sin escuela, lo dejó su novia, se fracturó la mano y, para colmo, está por heredar un hotel abandonado que ha pertenecido a la familia de su padre, a quien no ha visto en años y quien se encuentra muy enfermo. Como no tiene nada que perder, decide acompañar a su tía Queta y a su primastra Catalina a Costaverde para recibir la herencia. En medio de aquel viaje, lleno de secretos, recuerdos e historias de fantasmas, Fer desarrollará una amistad que lo cambiará profundamente. Pero nada es lo que...

Mathieu tiene una misión: lograr que la celebración del cumpleaños del rey sea un auténtico desastre. Porque ¿a quién se le ocurre nacer el mismo día que él?