Cómo actuar de manera informada (How to Take Informed Action)

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

Equality is a contentious issue in our society today. This is why it's important for students to be given information related to equality so they can come to reasonable conclusions of their own. Using age-appropriate language, this book discusses equality in a number of different forms and touches upon why equality is so important in a democracy. The text also explores how extreme equality, like most extremes, could be a bad and unrealistic idea. Readers will gain enough information to understand and think about this complex idea for themselves.

Everyday examples, such as a motorcycle and a tricycle, demonstrate differences in speed. A simple, Spanish narrative runs beneath the photographs.

What do you do if you find yourself stranded at sea? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction book gives readers the information they need in order to survive at sea. With essential tips and instructions, helpful diagrams and images, a bibliography, and a list of other useful websites, readers will learn everything they need in order to survive--from the dangers of hypothermia, what to do if there's only saltwater available, and other useful survival skills.

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language. Each fact is complemented with vivid, carefully-chosen historical images and illustrations, and a caption that adds just a touch more history. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.

Un alegre recordatorio de que de que todos los niños son únicos y especiales de la mano del creador de El punto. Reynolds recuerda a los lectores que sean pacientes, tenaces y honestos. ¡Porque en todo el mundo solo hay un TÚ! Naciste para SER muchas cosas. Por dondequiera que te lleve la vida, recuerda... Ser curioso... Ser intrépida... Ser paciente... Ser valiente... Y, sobre todo, no te olvides de... ¡SER TÚ MISMO!