Ciudad antes del alba

The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations. Quiero ser...

Many animals live in water, but only some can be defined as fish. Twenty-eight thousand species of fish exist, each with different characteristics. Readers from grades one through four will learn that fish have a distinct impact on their ecosystem and will see how fish survive when well-adapted to an uncompromised environment. Beautiful photographs demonstrate the great diversity of fish and accompany intellectually stimulating explanations of their varying roles and traits. From page to page, what a fish is unfolds in vocabulary call-outs, insightful questions, and relatable...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the discovery of the "New World" and how it affected the Native Americans already living there. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information ...

Marguerite siempre ha vivido a la sombra de su marido, recién fallecido. Y Marcel ha perdido a la mujer que lo era todo para él. Marguerite es fan de Françoise Sagan y adora los pepitos de chocolate, escuchar canciones francesas de toda la vida y llevar flores a las tumbas. A Marcel le gustan la música" chaabi" , las estrellas, las cabañas en los árboles y un viejo rinoceronte solitario. Sus caminos se cruzan, sus corazones se despiertan. Dos trayectorias diametralmente opuestas, dos personajes muy diferentes, él, fuerte y solar, un argelino de origen francés; ella, poquita cosa,...