El libro secreto de las niñas

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

¿Qué es una forma en música? ¿Es indispensable que una obra musical tenga una forma y una estructura? ¿Qué son el aire cortesano, el anthem, el aria, la balada, el ballet, la canción polifónca, el coro o el concierto? Esta guía cubre la ausencia que ha habido durante varias décadas del siglo XX de una síntesis de las formas de la música. Permite adquirir un conocimiento básico sobre una forma y su evolución, sin necesidad de dedicarse a la compilación de obras muy dispares, historias de la música, tratados sobre composición, etc. Asimismo, el autor analiza de forma...

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.

What do lions do? Let's find out! In this book, young learners ages 0-3 can explore facts about these amazing animals in both Spanish and English. These appealing board books are illustrated with vibrant photos, presenting simple facts about a variety of wild animals. Side-by-side English and Spanish text lets children and caretakers compare words in two languages. This series is perfect for building early bilingual literacy skills!