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It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

GRADES K–2: This Spanish title introduces early elementary students to some of the ways builders 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 lifelong...

Rapsodia es un solo poema en verso libre, dividido en 17 secciones y redactado en tan sólo 6 días. Su temática se diversifica entrelazando temas como: la reflexión acera de la naturaleza de la poesía o el paso del tiempo, la tensión entre el lenguaje y lo vivencial, las relaciones entre el amor y la experiencia artística, y la propia palabra poética, manifestación de un mundo autónomo que sólo en ella se expresa. Probablemente el más logrado poemario de uno de los mejores y más celebrados poetas contemporáneos.

A land of extremes, from active volcanic peaks to dense rain forests, Guatemala has sustained great civilizations and attracted foreign conquerors. While shadows of its vicious, decades-long civil war still linger, Guatemala's people work toward peace and stability in the face of corruption and impunity. Illuminating photographs, insightful facts, and informative sidebars help the reader discover what it's like to live in today's Guatemala, its ancient beginnings, dramatic landscape, rich culture, resilient people, and more.