Buenas noches, Julia

Premio Josep M. Folch i Torres de narrativa infantil y juvenil "Hay personas que parece que hayan venido al mundo para cambiarlo, para abrir nuevos caminos, para hacer que la vida en este rincón del universo sea aún más especial. Yo tuve la suerte de conocer un día a alguien así, alguien excepcional, único, incomparable; un hombre que venía de muy lejos, tal vez incluso de otra época. Una persona con un nombre que te resonaba dentro de la cabeza cada vez que lo oías: CORNELIUS."

Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is...

This Spanish-translated biography introduces readers to Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Featuring lively images and inspirational text in conjunction with a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Robinson's life, this title will engage readers as they read about Jackie's life as a college athlete, his start in the Negro League, his stand against segregation, and how he became the first person to ever get named Rookie of the Year.

Este libro no es una Historia de la Arquitectura Civil Española al uso. Tampoco pretende ser un inventario de la riqueza monumental española. Lo que pretende es aportar un avance en terrenos hasta el momento no explorados. Obra adornada con multitud de láminas y grabados. Abarca desde el siglo I al XVIII y va dividida en dos tomos, donde el primero se dedica a la arquitectura privada y el segundo a la arquitectura pública.

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...