El gran libro de las matemáticas del Ogro feroz

Pongamos que conocés a una chica a la vuelta del colegio, que la llevás a su casa y se despiden en la vereda. Que al otro día desaparece y la gente sale a exigir justicia. Que se desata la cacería y una noche tocan tu puerta. Que te torturan y confesás lo que sea, admitiendo que la enterraste. Que vas a dar a la cárcel y tu familia queda en la ruina. Que caen presos tu viejo y tu hermana, sin olvidar a la amiga que te presentó a la chica. Que se llevan a la madre de la amiga, acusándola de abortera. Que tus hermanos van perdiendo el trabajo, pues tu nombre se ha convertido en una mala ...

Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017 Frida Kahlo y sus Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully...

The plot of The Empty Region takes the reader from the military camps of holy warriors in Pakistan, to the security corridors of the CIA and the FBI. It’s a fascinating puzzle inhabited by historical characters, including Osama bin Laden and George W. Bush, as well as officials aware of the tragedy´s secrets. Szichman leads us along the terminals where the air pirates of al-Qaida consummated their tragic ritual, makes us travel on the airplanes, turned into guided missiles, and recreates the 102 minutes when the burning towers of the World Trade Center became hell on earth. Although...

Learn what it takes to be a community leader. This Spanish nonfiction book emphasizes the importance of local leaders and it includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, bonus activity, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions. It also covers important civics topics like volunteerism and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore communities, local government, and how individuals...