La Tierra y la luna (Earth and Moon)

Twirling tornadoes, horrific hurricanes, deadly dust storms, and blowing blizzards. Depending where you live, you may have experienced one of these extreme storms. Although being caught in extreme weather can be dangerous, being prepared can save your life. This nonfiction Spanish book introduces students to extreme weather, and teaches them important scientific concepts and vocabulary. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that ...

Al envejecer, los hombres lloran, de Jean-Luc Seigle, es una novela de la narrativa extranjera de alto valor literario que se ha convertido en un éxito sorpresa en Francia. Una novela que han hecho crecer lectores y libreros: posee un encanto que se ha propagado gracias al boca-oído. Una obra con diferentes niveles de lectu ra: una historia de amor filial, una novela sobre cómo sobrevivir a las mentiras de la Historia, un canto al poder de los libros y el conocimiento.

Lara Finch lives a lie. Everyone thinks she is happily married to the faithful Sam. She is actually super bored and misses working. Behind Sam's back, she takes a job in London. Twice a week she takes the sleeper train, where she meets Ellen and Guy. One Friday, Lara disappears from the train without a trace. Her friend Iris does not believe the official story she is told about the disappearance and decides to start her own investigation. Iris cannot believe what she finds out.

Tells the story, through graphic novel format, of Harriet Tubman and her life as a leader on the Underground Railroad.

Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they’re full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.