Cooperación y relevancia

El avance de los estudios acometidos desde la perspectiva pragmática, con su interés en los aspectos contextuales que median en la significación final de los enunciados, nos desvela con notoriedad las limitaciones que posee el texto escrito respecto a la multiplicidad de posibilidades expresivas de la comunicación oral. En la actualidad, además, el texto escrito se encuentra cada vez más arrinconado por la constante presión que, desde los diferentes medios de comunicación de masas, se ejerce sobre este medio en favor del canal informativo visual.Sin embargo, no todos están de acuerdo ...

In 1862, the American Civil War was underway, actively tearing the United States apart. At the start of the war, President Abraham Lincoln's main goal was preserving the Union, but he was now ready to make a stand on slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important documents of its time, but its contents can be confusing. This volume gives readers context for the proclamation, as well as explains what it says and its results, in uncomplicated language appropriate for those reading below level and those looking for a review of this subject.

Kids love to play games. Let's explore kids' favorite games from around the world. The Días de Descubrimiento (Discovery Days) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

An introduction to ostriches, including their size, diet, and everyday behavior and highlighting differences between those in the wild and those living in zoos.

This book takes a look at the life of Apple Co-Founder and personal computer pioneer, Steve Jobs. The book is complete with photographs from Jobs' early life, simple text, and a timeline. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.