Descubramos Alemania (Looking at Germany)

Ideal for English language learners, this Spanish-language series provides a lively first look at people and countries around the world. The simple text is supported by large, colorful photos. Titles feature an overview of each country's people, land, weather, homes, food, and lifestyle.

Looking at POLAND: Did you know that more horses are raised in Poland than in any other European country? Looking at Poland, you will see the steep slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, the patchwork farmland of the central plains, and the crystal-clear lakes that dot the north. Learn about life in Poland, from shipyards to salt mines and from cottages to castles.

María José grieves at the loss of her mother who died in childbirth. She has difficulty sharing her feelings with her father and the distance between them grows with the appearance of a new woman. Her father gets another job which forces them to move to another neighborhood. The new house is small, but is near an ice cream store owned by Mr. Beto. In the store, María José makes friends with girls and boys her own age, but also meets Mr. Beto and his friends. María José and her friends try to help Mr. Beto when he comes down with a sudden illness.

5KN: Traditional Nonfiction Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity Diverse Books: Social Class Diverse Books: Social Justice SEL: C Social Awareness

En 1949, cuatro mujeres chinas emigradas a San Francisco se reúnen regularmente para comer dim sum, jugar al mah-jong y hablar. Unidas por sentimientos de pérdida y esperanza, se hacen llamar El Club de la Buena Estrella. Amy Tan explora la conexión entre las protagonistas y sus hijas, ya nacidas en Estados Unidos, un mundo totalmente distinto al suyo.

“Era una noche lluviosa, de insomnio, cuando la poesía llamó a las puertas de mi casa; me sentía solo, débil y un poco ciego. Escribí mis primeras líneas en una hoja de cuaderno escolar y a partir de ese día, mi vida tuvo sentido…” Llorar letras, sangrar versos de Gustavo Vázquez Gustavo Vázquez, digno hijo de la patria de Amado Nervo, Frida Kahlo, Rosario Castellanos, Octavio Paz, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Concha Urquiza, entre otros y otras valiosas exponentes de la literatura mexicana para el mundo, surge en la plataforma de la poesía americana con una conmovedora como...