The Catcher

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the soccer goalie 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 soccer. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Soccer goalies are their team's last line of defense. These players must be quick on their feet to stop the other team from scoring a goal. Learn what soccer goalies do to help their team to victory! INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with...

Las flores brillantes, los tiernos animalitos, las plantas frescas. ¡Hay colores por todos lados en la primavera! Explora los colores del mundo a tu alrededor. ¿Qué colores te hacen pensar en la primavera? ¿Qué puedes crear con los colores de la primavera? Anima a los lectores a reconocer el color del mundo real y a crear sus propias obras de arte inspiradas en la primavera por medio de fotos vibrantes y texto lírico. Bright flowers, cute baby animals, fresh plants--colors are everywhere in spring! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of spring? What can you ...

Para salvar a su madre, Gou Haoyou se ve obligado a desobedecer a sus mayores y se convierte en jinete de papalotes. Como estrella del Circo Jade emprende un viaje que lo llevar hasta el coraz n mismo de la China del siglo XIII: la corte del gran Kan.

Aquí se recogen la trayectoria poética de un autor atento observador y fiel intérprete del corro, el juego y las canciones infantiles, puesto que su máximo anhelo siempre ha sido no dejar de ser niño. Premio Nacional de Poesía 1983, premio Príncipe de Asturias.

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.