James Madison

Winner of: International Latino Book Awards 2014, Primer Premio en la categoría Best Young Adult Non-Fiction Book Focusing on key figures from the worlds of art, literature, music, politics, and science, this collection introduces young readers to luminaries who, despite the difficulties and failures of their childhoods, went on to accomplish great things. Readers will discover what individuals such as Jane Austen, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Mohandas Gandhi, John Lennon, Pablo Picasso, and even the author himself were like as children and young adults, and draw inspiration from their...

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. Theyll 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. Dont worry, theyll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each spread features stunning photographs, which make the information pop. This engaging take on curricular social studies concepts is sure to capture ...

Prácticas y claves para arrancar de una vez por todas. "Este libro puede leerse y trabajarse en soledad, como así también en grupo. Lo pensamos como un objetivo concreto: que a ustedes les sirva de guiá cuando tengan ganas - o, mejor aún, necesidad- de arriesgarse a escribir. Porque arriesgarse vale la pena. El ejercicio del arte no ha sido aun totalmente apestado por la locura del mundo moderno; sigue levantándose como un bastión poderoso contra quienes pretenden uniformar la vida de la gente estimulando sus reacciones mas primitivas y anulando su humanidad. En ningún momento...