Diccionario Pop de la Moda del Siglo XXI

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...

Learn how to react when you see something wrong or dangerous with this relevant Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a connected civics project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book explains in an easy-to-understand way that students should talk to a trusted adult about things that make them uncomfortable or scared. It also covers serious subjects such as bullying and “stranger danger”, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom,...

Cumpleaños feliz, de Roxana Popelka, es una antología de poemas escritos y publicados a lo largo de veinte años (1989-2009). En ella reúne una colección de textos con múltiples registros e interpretaciones que ha ido trazando desde 1989. Desde los poemas postmodernos de su primera etapa (“Pesadilla Roja”, “Caballos de carreras”); pasando por los textos aforísticos (“Moscas”, “No hay nada que recordar”); hasta los más alejados de las convenciones poéticas y conscientemente políticos de su tercera etapa (“Pequeñas comodidades”, “Mis vecinos”). Por último,...

Este libro cuenta la vida de Handel durante su infancia, presentando de manera delicada, el momento en que el Duque de Weissenfels descubre el talento del niños y lo estimula a estudiar música. Handel tenía siete años y tocaba el piano sin haber recibido una sola clase.