Maravillas del mundo

Los amantes suicidas de Amijima son marionetas que representan la vida y el amor de Jihei, comerciante de Osaka, y Koharu, su geisha. La obra está ambientada a finales del siglo XVII, momento en que la cultura del pueblo florece con su máximo esplendor en el género del teatro kabuki y joruri. El recitador hace de narrador y da voz a los personajes. La música de samisen sirve de acompañamiento y los manipuladores mueven unas marionetas casi tan grandes como ellos mismos. El sentido simbólico de los muñecos para el teatro está plenamente potenciado. Es la tragedia de una pareja con un...

Una guía al mundo prehistórico de los dinosaurios con mapas, ilustraciones, texto, y extensiones gráficas.

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the catcher in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in baseball and softball. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Catchers squat and they throw. They often call the shots. But most importantly, they catch the ball! From catching fastballs to throwing out base runners, learn why catchers have the toughest job in baseball and softball. INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked...

Young readers will be inspired by this biography about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The appealing images, helpful text, and supportive timeline, glossary, table of contents, and index combine to create an engaging experience as readers learn about one of the greatest female pilots of all time. This book has been translated into Spanish.