La Rata

This title in the Que esta Despierto? (What's Awake?) series explores the behavior of this backyard nocturnal animal. Photographs enhance the text which explains why the animal is out at night and what it does in the day. (Text in Spanish.).

This book introduces the reader to the nighttime world of the raccoon, including its habitat, activities, diet, and the unique things that it does.

Introduces things to eat and drink that are white, from rice to milk. The book ends with a recipe that a child can make with an adult's help.

Lo que realmente le gusta a Guillermo es el baloncesto, así que sueña con que algún día le descubra un cazatalentos y terminar jugando en la NBA. Por eso, cuando su amiga Berta le convence para que participe en una obra de teatro, no se cree capaz de decir una sola frase correctamente. Pero los acontecimientos se suceden y Guillermo descubrirá que sobre el escenario también se puede amar, llorar y ser feliz de verdad.

This retelling of the Mexican legend of Mother Moon provides a delightful and humorous explanation for why the moon changes shape. Children will enjoy the repetitive, predictable text and elaborate illustrations. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Michelangelo, the world-renowned artist who painted the Sistine Chapel's frescoes and sculpted Moses, David, and the Pieta, is the subject of this beautifully written historical novel. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

From Mexico to the tip of South America, Latin America features varied scenery, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains. Some are extreme: The Andes is the world's longest mountain range, and the Atacama Desert has not had rain for over 400 years! Latin America's remarkable landscape is an essential factor in its surprisingly different climatic zones. This insightful volume offers a comprehensive tour of the many vibrant countries of this fascinating region, highlighting its most striking areas in vivid photographs. It is also an inviting exploration of geography, natural...