Lobachevski

Muchos de los conflictos que se presentan actualmente a propósito de actividades mineras, petroleras e incluso de conservación se producen por los efectos sociales y culturales, siempre complejos y muchas veces inesperados, de estas iniciativas de desarrollo.

When her mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her father gave her lessons in brushwork and color. When polio kept her bedridden for nine months, drawing saved her from boredom. When a bus accident left her in unimaginable agony, her paintings expressed her pain and depression - and eventually, her joys and her loves. Over and over again, Frida Kahlo turned the challenges of her life into art. Now Jonah Winter and Ana Juan have drawn on both the art and the life to create a playful, insightful tribute to one of the twentieth century's most influential artists. Viva Frida!

Todos somos humanos del mismo planeta en búsqueda de felicidad, de tranquilidad y de nuestros sueños. Y todos nos enfrentamos a las diferentes dualidades de la vida: ÉXITO/ FRACASO, SEGURIDAD/ INSEGURIDAD, HALAGO/ CRÍTICA, AMOR/ DESAMOR... Escribí este libro porque sentí que podía ayudarte de alguna forma con esto. Aquí encontrarás muchas anécdotas sobre cómo lidié con prejuicios y cómo logré cumplir esos sueños (que alguna vez me dijeron que eran imposibles), además de algunos consejos. Desde mi corazón espero que llegues a sentir mis experiencias como tuyas, porque bien...

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.