Héroes y antihéroes en la literatura

Fábrica de cuentos es el resultado del primer semestre de trabajo del Taller de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil «Claves para dirigirse a los más jóvenes» efectuado en la madrileña escuela de escritores Fuentetaja. Al cabo de casi seis meses de ejercicios y prácticas de composición, surgió la idea de reunir en un volumen los relatos más meritorios. Aquí los presentamos, acompañados por las magníficas ilustraciones de Isabel Nadal, quien aporta sus textos imaginativos y también sus trazos cargados de fantasía y buen humor. Que de cada autora antologada podamos leer más textos y...

Trained originally in the French classical manner, Matisse was inspired by the Impressionists and Cezanne to create a style that brought out the beauty of color, form and line by reducing them to the bare essentials. While considered a leader of the Fauves and an inspiration to most of the great figures in modern art, he wasn't interested in being associated with any school or trend. A family man who worked 'office hours' in his studio, he defies the image of the artist as a tortured soul. In a career spanning six decades, he produced masterpiece after masterpiece that constantly challenge...

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

The art of glass blowing has been around for over 4,000 years! Readers explore the history of blown glass, the tools and equipment that is used, and how it is still practiced today in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features vibrant images and informational text.