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Clues about the lion's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat lead the reader to guess what animal is being described. Presented in English and Spanish. Presented in English and Spanish.

A girl buys two ice cream cones from a street vendor in her neighborhood, one for herself and one for her grandpa. But will both treats make it safely home? This beautifully illustrated Spanish picture book teaches beginning readers about acts of kindness. With vibrant illustrations that support the single Spanish word on each page, language learners will develop their oral language skills as they describe what is happening in each illustration. This book is ideal for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language.

“Dino” Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children’s books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these horned dinosaurs face-to-face: Torosaurus had the biggest skull of any animal ever! Pentaceratops had five sharp horns on its head! Styracosaurus was as big as an ice cream truck! Plus, you'll get to know Centrosaurus,...

Ernesto es un niño de diez años que vive con su abuela desde que su madre murió y su padre desapareciera. Su existencia no tiene nada de emocionante, hasta que Victoire llega a su clase y se fija en él. ¿Hasta qué punto puede cambiar la vida en un instante? Una historia que habla de las relaciones familiares y la superación de dificultades.

Esta obra, que supuso una auténtica renovación de los estudios bíblicos, es considerada actualmente todo un clásico de su especialidad. Constituye un excelente compendio de la orientación hermenéutica seguida por Othmar Keel desde sus primeros trabajos: el estudio del Antiguo Testamento a partir de la comparación del texto con la iconografía del Próximo Oriente antiguo. La aproximación iconográfica desarrolla la vinculación de los sistemas ortográficos del Próximo Oriente con sus respectivas artes pictóricas y explora el carácter de representación evocadora tanto de la...