Valores sociales

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.

Besides animals, plants are commonly the most well-known living things. Readers of this captivating volume will learn all about plants, from the basics of what constitutes a plant to how they are able to survive in different kinds of environments. A dynamic page layout features simple and accessible text paired closely with eye-catching photographs. Thought-provoking content helps readers develop a strong grasp of important life science concepts. Developing readers will be excited to pick up this informative volume.

Take a tour of the world's most fascinating landmarks! The Gateway Arch, Big Ben, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Sydney Opera House are just a few of the landmarks that students will learn about in this high-interest book. This nonfiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, engaging sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning arithmetic concepts relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and...

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

La vida de san Francisco de Asís es notablemente diferente de las vidas de los santos al uso. Álvaro Pombo, en simpatía con la antigua tradición franciscana, elige en este libro un estilo correspondiente al gran sobresalto intelectual y afectivo que produce el biografiado. Adopta, por eso, el punto de vista y la voz o voces de los primeros hermanos que acompañaron a Francisco. Con una notable mezcla de atrevimiento, seriedad y simpatía profunda, Álvaro Pombo se convierte, al mismo tiempo, en la voz plural, brillante y humilde de aquella primera comunidad franciscana, una docena mal...