Guatemala

Introduces the geography, history, religion, government, economy, and culture of one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere.

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

LAS 21 POESIAS DE UN NIÑO SUICIDA (bullying o acoso escolar y abuso sexual) El acoso escolar es algo que ya casi ni nos afecta cuando vemos las noticias porque se está tintando de situación normal en nuestro país. No obstante, nada de normal tiene para el que lo sufre. Una vida destruida, una autoestima deformada, sentimientos de inferioridad e indefensión aprendida. Algunas son las medidas pero ninguna lo sumamente efectiva. ¿Y si el problema no residiera en los niños sino en la educación o la falta de ésta tanto en casa como en el colegio? ¿Cuánta importancia se da en casa al...

Juan y su pandilla de verano construyen una barca muy especial, con vida propia: La Gaviota. Los pescadores, llenos de envidia y maldad, intentarán acabar con la extraña barca, que sale a la mar sola, por las noches, y vuelve siempre a la playa al amanecer.

Readers are introduced to some of the most well-known criminals and tyrants of the past in this exciting nonfiction reader. Featuring intriguing facts and theories, colorful images, and informational text in conjunction with a glossary of terms, a bibliography, and a list of helpful websites with more information, this text will make readers want to learn all they can about ancient history and the bad guys and gals from the past. This book has been translated into Spanish.