Catástrofes que marcaron la historia (Unforgettable Catastrophes)

Clara Barton lived her life to help others. This inspiring biography introduces readers to the Angel of the Battlefield in the Civil War, who spent her life caring for others on and off the battlefields. The vivid images, helpful timeline, and informational Spanish-translated text work together to depict Clara's journey from a young Civil War nurse to the president of the American Red Cross. A table of contents, glossary, and index aid in vocabulary improvement and better understanding of the content.

"Una antología de relatos de Vicente Marco con un denominador común: la lucha del individuo frente a situaciones incomprensibles. El protagonista de estos textos convive con la extrañeza. El macabro juego del azar lo conduce por recovecos desconocidos hacia desenlaces insólitos. La lectura de esta obra supone una experiencia inolvidable, cargada de emociones dispares y hasta enfrentadas (humor, miedo...), al tiempo que una incisiva reflexión acerca de la futilidad humana" -- Site internet de l'éditeur

Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. This gentle, encouraging book introduces and explains what listening means, why it’s important, and how to listen well. Realistic examples and inviting full-color illustrations bring the concepts to life. The focus throughout is on the positive results of being a good listener. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with ways to reinforce the skills being taught, questions to invite lively discussion, and listening games to play. Now children and adults can enjoy our ...

National Book Award Winner Coretta Scott King Award Winner Newbery Honor Book Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book ¿Qué significa crecer en dos lugares y no pertenecer completamente a ninguno? Jacqueline Woodson creció entre Carolina del Sur y Nueva York y siempre se sintió a medias en ambos. Estos poemas, conmovedores y poderosos, lo reflejan; así como reflejan la experiencia de ser una niña afroamericana en las décadas de 1960 y 1970, de una infancia vivida entre los residuos de las leyes de Jim Crow, de su aprendizaje constante sobre el movimiento de derechos civiles. Cada...

Your lungs make sure that you use air wisely. Learn how the air passes from the lungs to the bloodstream in this story about your amazing body.