La Pelota Perdida

Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?" Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the illness define his life. Known for his groundbreaking work in physics, and identified by his wheelchair and computerized voice system, Stephen continued...

Esta obra constituye una importante novela que trasciende el mero respeto a las diferencias entre Celima Bernal y Sarah; median desavenencias raciales y religiosas dentro de la sociedad norteamericana en un contexto diferente al actual; aquí los protagonistas logran valorarse como seres humanos.

Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts such as habit loss and learn ways that animal activists help to protect animals and their environments, as well as helpful tips to get involved in...

"Cuando Daniel Hernández tenía veinte años, trabajaba como pasante con la congresista Gabrielle Giffords. El 8 de enero de 2011, alguien disparó contra Giffords. La agilidad mental de Daniel le salvó la vida a Giffords hasta que llegaron los paramédicos y la llevaron al hospital. Muchos han reconocido la valentía y heroísmo de Hernández, incluyendo al presidente Barack Obama. Sin embargo, aunque tal vez ese haya sido su momento más visible y de mayor fama, Daniel Hernández es un extraordinario individuo que ha tenido ya muchos logros en su corta vida y se propone conquistar muchos...