President Barack Obama

For Barack Obama, becoming president of the United States brought big changes—for him, his family, and the country. Every day he faces important meetings, tough decisions, and the opportunity to meet new people. But he still finds time to invite friends over for a movie and walk Bo, the White House Dog, with his daughters, Sasha and Malia. How does he do it all? Follow the President through his day and find out what it's like to be Barack Obama. Para Barack Obama, convertirse en presidente de Estados Unidos fue un gran cambio, tanto para él, como para su familia y para el país. Todos los...

Which animals and plants can survive in a dry desert environment? Readers learn about the living things that make up desert food chains, including cacti, snakes, and scorpions. Colorful photographs of desert life make readers feel like they’re exploring new parts of this habitat with each turn of the page. Fact boxes provide additional information about the creatures that make up desert food chains, and a detailed food web shows how these food chains all come together. The desert is an extreme habitat, and readers will enjoy learning about the extreme plants and animals that live there.

Everyone needs to get along well with others. We need to share, listen, and be kind. Let's explore ways to get along well with others! The Me Pregunto (I Wonder) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

Fue amor a primera vista. Un relámpago que me reveló sentimientos nuevos y palpitantes, como esa luz que sólo había leído en libros de poesía. Sin darme cuenta, poco a poco entré en un laberinto de emociones que me perdió en ella y me enfrentó conmigo. Fueron días interminables en los que aprendí a nombrar mi deseo y mi frustración. Tantas derrotas. Comencé a escribir. Y todo, absolutamente todo esfuerzo por amar y ser amado me parecía inútil. —R. N.

A fierce ogre finds that children are becoming too smart for him to catch and eat. Instead, he passes his time writing arithmetic problems to challenge the children.