Japanese death poems

Introduces the former Duke University basketball star, Grant Hill, who now plays for the Detroit Pistons.

El amor que sentimos por “el tigre que come de la mano”, como se ha llamado en Japón al más doméstico de los felinos, no es un fenómeno reciente. Venerado por los antiguos egipcios, compañía silenciosa de artistas y poetas, de magos y de brujas, adorado por igual en Oriente y Occidente, en todas las épocas y las culturas el ser humano le rindió culto al gato e intentó dar cuenta de su belleza y misterio. ¿Qué los vuelve seres tan especiales? ¿Por qué nos fascinan tanto? Con enorme gracia y erudición, Carl Van Vechten explora aquí la figura del gato en la literatura, la...

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...

Mammals are a very diverse group. From whales and dolphins that give birth in the water to platypuses that lay eggs, these life cycles can often seem very different. However, they’re very similar. Readers learn the basic structure of the mammal life cycle through simple language and accompanying diagrams that show the cycle step by step. The main content offers a way for struggling readers to more easily learn an important science curriculum topic, but can also be a great review tool for any reader.