De dos mundos

¿Qué tipos de animales viven en la selva tropical? Entra a la jungla para aprender todo acerca de estas criaturas fascinantes.

During the American Civil War, the United States was on the brink of falling apart irrevocably. As states seceded and brother turned against brother, hope for reconciliation was dim. This conflict, an essential topic of the social studies curriculum, is skillfully presented from its origins in the Southern slave-trade economy to bloody battles and, later, Reconstruction. Striking photographs and artwork of integral events and people will resonate with readers, while interesting sidebar information gives them more to reflect on about this terrible war and the lessons it taught us.

It is the third Monday in January and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Turn the pages of this book to find out what dream Dr. King shared with the world, who Mohandas Gandhi was, how one brave woman helped Martin Luther King Jr. change history. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.

Cuando en China se ordena exterminar a todos los gorriones porque se comen gran parte de las cosechas, Ming-Li decide salvar tantos pájaros como pueda. El valeroso gesto de la niña será una lección para los que no supieron ver la importancia de cada especie en el ciclo de la vida.