Lágrimas de sangre

Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts her observations of the book to a friend while she reads and finds herself won over by the heartwarming story. Perfect for both reluctant and avid readers, this 32-page hi-lo chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative retellings of classic novels with modern touches.

The first Spanish-speaking woman to win the Nobel prize in literature introduces her life, her love of words, and her career as a teacher and an author, and discusses her poems.

Offers encouragement and practical advice for meeting challenges head on, with words of inspiration and fun, reminding girls to be who they are.

When people think of soft things, they immediately conjure up images of furry bunnies and similarly textured animals and objects. This inviting book helps young readers to do the same, as learning about textures is an important tenet of the early elementary curriculum. Carefully selected photographs of soft objects make the concept of texture clear to the reader as well as aid in vocabulary acquisition.