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.

Un escritor rebusca en un puesto de libros y encuentra un poema narrado en primera persona, que desvela la historia terrible de una mujer y su amado en plena época de posguerra. El escritor trata de encontrar a los verdaderos protagonistas de los hechos narrados, pero su búsqueda parece llevarle a encontrar otras cosas. ¿Dónde empieza la realidad y dónde acaba la ficción? Estupenda novela que muestra el amor y el ansia de conocer la verdad.

Se dice que los niños son los verdaderos filósofos. Tienen una curiosidad incontenible y sus preguntas hacen titubear muchas veces a los adultos. ¿Cómo explicar el mundo a los niños? El reconocido filósofo Richard David Precht paseó por Berlín durante un verano con su hijo Oskar. Fueron, entre otros sitios, al zoo, al Museo de Ciencias Naturales o a los restos del famoso muro. Durante esas visitas, Precht respondió a numerosas preguntas como «¿Soy yo realmente yo?», «¿Por qué los seres humanos tienen preocupaciones?» o «¿Qué es belleza?». Este es un libro de filosofía...

Young people are always interested in those in the community who make it run, especially uniformed heroes such as firefighters and police officers. This fun volume walks readers around town introducing them to community workers, including the mail carrier, dentist, and librarian. Carefully chosen photographs correlate with the achievable vocabulary and illustrate characteristics of each job.

GRADES K–2: This Spanish title introduces early elementary students to some of the ways police officers help our communities. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. WHY COMMUNITY HELPERS: This collection introduces important information with kid-friendly language and engages with vivid photos and real examples. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the collection to stock your home or classroom library. Reading together is a great way to bond while fostering communication and a...