Que Es Un Acuerdo? (What Is Compromise?)

Equality is a contentious issue in our society today. This is why it's important for students to be given information related to equality so they can come to reasonable conclusions of their own. Using age-appropriate language, this book discusses equality in a number of different forms and touches upon why equality is so important in a democracy. The text also explores how extreme equality, like most extremes, could be a bad and unrealistic idea. Readers will gain enough information to understand and think about this complex idea for themselves.

In the United States, the ability to take informed action is becoming increasingly necessary, and difficult. This book delves into the importance of being informed and explains how not all sources of information are equal. Readers are introduced to the scientific method as a way of testing information for credibility. Students will also learn how to turn credible information into action by forming groups, protesting, contacting elected representatives, and possibly even running for office themselves someday.

This book offers a fun way to learn about 16 of the Prado's most important paintings. Each two-page spread teaches about the artist and the painting and asks readers to locate five objects in the artwork.

"Hace un año, en una clase de español, Sylvie conoció a Otto, que soñaba con volar como los pájaros. Pero un día, él se fue y la dejó sin noticias. ¿Qué significa ahora el telegrama que envía desde un pequeño pueblo del norte de España?"--Page 4 of cover.

Featuring basic concepts, this Spanish-translated nonfiction book teaches beginning readers different modes of travel--from bikes and cars to sleds and buses--while incorporating informational, Spanish-translated text with colorful and engaging images that will delight early readers! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

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...