Miedos y Manias

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 ...

Enter the world of oceans and the animals that live in them. Swim with jellyfish, wonder at the busy life of a seagrass meadow, and fence with narwhals. Fish, sharks, whales, and invertebrates swim through the pages of this colorful ocean book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the world's oceans. From glowing jellyfish to deep sea dwellers, they'll discover the incredible secret world of life under the sea. They'll also find out how they can help take care of the ocean themselves. Earth's Incredible Oceans, written by ocean expert Jess ...

In this illustrated book for children, readers will discover information about animals and can lift the flaps on the pages to find even more.

Amir Valle nació en Guantánamo, Cuba, en 1967. Licenciado en Periodismo por la Universidad de La Habana, además de su labor como periodista, crítico literario y ensayista ha desarrollado una prolífica y exitosa carrera como narrador, con títulos como Los desnudos de Dios, Santuario de sombras (Almuzara, 2006) o Las palabras y los muertos. Su obra ha sido traducida a numerosos idiomas y cuenta con un sinfín de galardones, como el Premio de Novela Negra "Distel Verlag" (Alemania, 1998) o el Premio Internacional de Novela “Mario Vargas Llosa” de 2006, auspiciado por la Universidad de...