El violín de Auschwitz

P. is a professional philosopher whose Parliamentary seat allows him to observe real-life politics after having spent so much of his life studying its theory, but he soon realizes that the realpolitik hardly corresponds to his preconceived notions of politics. His only ally in negotiating this disheartening conundrum is his alter ego, the ghost, with whom he spends the duration of this book discussing the tensions and maladjustments brought about by this contrast. P. es un filósofo de profesión cuya obtención de un escaño en el Parlamento le permite observar en persona cómo es en la...

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!

Este libro no contiene las memorias de Hernán Levy ni es tampoco una autobiografía. Es un Testimonio conjunto de relatos sobre eventos que le han pasado y que cualquiera calificaría de increíbles. ¿Qué posibilidades hay de encontrarse cara a cara con el arquitecto del Memorial a las Torres Gemelas, en NY, y que él mismo te explique in situ por qué lo diseñó así? ¿O de conocer al Sultán de Malasia, que le abriría las puertas para competir en la carrera de autos antiguos más deseada del mundo? Esas y muchas otras historias son las que narra este ingeniero amante de la aventura;...

Introduce students to capital resources and how they work as part of our economy. This Spanish-translated text will teach young readers about the economy, while building their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge. Simple informational text features help students navigate the text, while primary source documents and images keep students engaged.