Gente joven, A2.2

With simple examples that are easy to relate to, this basic review of some of the building blocks of economics will help readers easily grasp the concepts. With language that is conversational without being too casual, readers are engaged throughout as they learn about not only these basic concepts but how they fit into the whole economic scheme of things, such as where goods come from. Readers will learn about the three factors of production, as well as what happens when resources are lacking and how that influences the entire economy.

Desde pequeña, cuando Jem mira a alguien a los ojos, puede ver unos números: la fecha en que esa persona morirá. Para muchos esto sería un regalo, pero ella lo considera una carga. Este don la convierte en una joven especial y solitaria, hasta que conoce a Spider y su vida cambia por completo. Paseando un día por Londres con su amigo, Jem presiente que algo malo va a suceder. Esto desencadenará la huida de los dos jóvenes, no sólo de la justicia, sino también de sí mismos y de su propio destino. Ambos se convertirán en fugitivos y dejarán atrás la inocencia, al mismo tiempo que...

In What Is Money?, early readers learn the fundamentals of money and the differences between coins, bills, and their worth. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover basic economic principles.

Bullying is a common phenomenon facing society today. Author Nora Rodr?guez puts forth hundreds of strategies, divided by age groups, to educate children on the concepts of solidarity, mutual respect and the importance of resolving conflicts in a positive manner. Only through the involvement of parents and teachers in the detection and prevention of school bullying, will bullied and bullies be able to trust in themselves and grow to become secure human beings.