La Campana de la Libertad (The Liberty Bell)

Examines the nature of human rights, including the gradual development of the idea that all people, regardless of gender, color, or wealth, are citizens with rights, not just subjects with duties, and discusses the growth of social rights and the case against torture.

What does it mean to be a good citizen? Full-page, color photographs accompany real-life examples of good citizenship that young readers will understand, relate to, and be inspired by.

Primavera del 67. América está en llamas, sacudida por disturbios raciales y por la protesta contra la guerra de Vietnam. En Nueva York, , varios músicos relacionados con la “new thing”, el jazz libre de Albert Ayler, Archie Shepp o Bill Dixon, apare- cen muertos en extrañas y violentas circunstancias. En los guetos del Black Power se habla de un asesino llamado El Hijo de Whiteman. ¿Existe realmente? Y, si es así, ¿actúa por su cuenta o es mero instrumento de un “establishment” asustado? Mientras, John Coltrane, guerrero y guardián de los espíritus en esa libérrima...

Students will learn all about geometric shapes while engaged in reading about Greek Gods and Goddesses, mythology, and the constellations. This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of contents will increase students' interest level and their...