Sueño con chitas

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...

Trained originally in the French classical manner, Matisse was inspired by the Impressionists and Cezanne to create a style that brought out the beauty of color, form and line by reducing them to the bare essentials. While considered a leader of the Fauves and an inspiration to most of the great figures in modern art, he wasn't interested in being associated with any school or trend. A family man who worked 'office hours' in his studio, he defies the image of the artist as a tortured soul. In a career spanning six decades, he produced masterpiece after masterpiece that constantly challenge...

Bacteria have a slimy reputation. They're too small to see with the human eye, so it's easy to let them slip past unnoticed. But, bacteria are part of our daily lives. In fact, they affect everything from milk to our moods. Get ready to zoom in on the hidden world of bacteria and explore the many ways that bacteria are being used in the modern world. This nonfiction reader seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach multiplication of mixed numbers. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build...

Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more about the history of this important holiday, such as why it is on November 11 and what Americans do to celebrate.