Quiero Ser Maestro

The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations. Quiero ser...

Introduce students to the importance of taking care of the Earth and protecting our environment. With this Spanish-translated text, readers will learn how they can help the planet. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Clara y Jorge acaban de mudarse a una urbanización porque la convivencia con los vecinos del edificio donde vivían era insoportable. Esperan que ahora todo sea diferente, pero arrastran un secreto oscuro del que no pueden librarse y, aunque sus nuevos vecinos los acogen con entusiasmo, pronto descubrirán cosas terribles de su pasado que abrirán una grieta insalvable entre ellos. Los perros siempre ladran al anochecer es un relato de suspense que se lee de un tirón y que al mismo tiempo arroja luz sobre la condición humana, las dudas que lastran la existencia y la dificultad de enterrar...

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...

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.