Catástrofes que marcaron la historia (Unforgettable Catastrophes)

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by becoming the first man to ever walk on the moon! Readers will be engaged from cover to cover as they learn about Armstrong's inspirational career as an astronaut in this biography that features additional information on gravity, NASA, and the moon landing. The vivid images work in conjunction with the supportive text, timeline, glossary, and index to allow for better understanding of the content. This 6-Pack has been translated into Spanish and includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Anne Frank's diary has become one of the most widely read books in the world. Readers will learn about Anne as she went into hiding from the Nazi Party in this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Through vibrant images, informational text, timelines, and a glossary of terms, readers will discover the hardships Anne and her family went through in order to avoid being sent to a concentration camp. This inspiring biography enables children to look up to Anne and find hope in every situation, just as she did.

In this fascinating biography, readers will learn about the amazing life of Eleanor Roosevelt as she strived for equality of all. Lively images and a timeline help show children Eleanor's inspiring journey as she grew from a young student in England to the First Lady of the United States to the first female member of the United Nations. The informational Spanish-translated text, supportive glossary, table of contents, and index work together with the bright images to give readers the tools they need to better understand the content.

Phoenix sueña con conocer el mundo que hay más allá de los altos muros que protegen su aldea. Un día, decide incumplir las normas y abandona su hogar para adentrarse en el bosque mágico del cual tantas leyendas ha escuchado. Pero su viaje prohibido tiene consecuencias fatales para su hermano Xander: cuando Phoenix regresa a la aldea, descubre que su hermano se ha convertido ¡en un horrible zombi!

Con una voz íntima que modula sobresaltos y nebulosas, Ana María Matute nos enfrenta a las experiencias de un grupo de jóvenes, casi niños, a quienes la guerra civil ha despojado de cualquier resto de su anterior universo infantil. El escenario escogido es una Barcelona de soldados y mujeres mal pintadas, de refugiados y mendigos, de gentes ocultas que intentan sobrevivir día a día en medio de los escombros, la luz blanquecina de los reflectores, los bombardeos y la amenazada espera. Pero más allá de un tiempo y un espacio concretos, el propósito de la escritora es presentar a unos...

This beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. In this addition to the acclaimed About... series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.

[English]Why do maple and oak trees drop their leaves in the fall? What other animals share the forest with chipmunks, deer, and snakes? Hike through this book, and find out what makes temperate deciduous forests one of Earth's treasures. [Spanish]¿Por qué al arce y al roble se les caen las hojas en el otoño? ¿Qué otros animales comparten el bosque con las ardillas listadas, los venados y las serpientes? Da un paseo por este libro. Descubrirás por qué los bosques templados son uno de los grandes tesoros de la Tierra.