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"Mauro se lleva bien con todos los animales del bosque, pero le gustaría tener un mejor amigo ..."--P. [4] of cover.

Light can travel faster than anything else in the universe. But what exactly is light, and where does it come from? This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students all about light, and introduces them to important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms like infrared, ultraviolet, photos, and visible spectrum. The intriguing images, detailed diagrams, and stimulating sidebars will keep students connected to the text. The fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Aligned to state and national standards, the leveled text supports differentiation....

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

Bárbara Molina es desaparecida misteriosa y violentamente cuando tiene quince años. Es un enigma que, después de cuatro años sin resolverse, va a verse sacudido por nuevas claves. "Una historia de mentiras, secretos, engaños y falsas apariencias que pone el dedo en la llaga sobre mitos incuestionables. Un relato escalofriante que disecciona la hipocresía de la sociedad moderna. Una denuncia valiente de los abusos sexuales infantiles, sus devastadoras consecuencias y su invisibilidad en este mundo bienpensante nuestro."-- Back cover.