Cuenta Tus Gallinas

Escrito de manera concisa y llana, con ejemplos certeramente escogidos, anécdotas e ilustraciones tomadas de la historia de la cultura europea, acompañados siempre de análisis someros y ocurrentes, este libro enseña cómo la noción de belleza evolucionó desde su culto y fundación, en la antigua Grecia, hasta su patrón actual en que, a veces de modo sutil e irónico, penetra en todos los rincones de la sociedad y la cultura modernas.

Malala Yousafzai is the youngest person ever considered for the Nobel Peace Prize. She stood up to the Taliban and nearly paid with her life. She shares her amazing story in her own words and proves that one person, no matter her age, can change the world.

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for the film Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these deadly dinosaurs face-to-face: The Variraptor had pointy teeth with grooves like steak knives to saw through meat! The Draeomaeosaurus was the first raptor ever discovered. It had a very large brain! The Microraptor was ...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Introduce students to California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, the Donner party, and more. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need ...