El Galeon De Manila / The Galleon of Manila

A young girl explains how she and her diverse group of friends are all different from each other. In this first-person nonfiction narrative, vibrant photographs reinforce the idea of a community of students who respect each other and live in harmony. A picture-word glossary is included.

Kamo es un chico que acuerda con su madre aprender inglés en tres meses. Para lograrlo se carteará con Cathy,una chica inglesa francamente extraña, que parece vivir en otra época, a juzgar por el estilo de sus cartas y por el ambiente que describe. Sin poder evitarlo, Kamo iniciará una relación postal con ella que cambiará totalmente su modo de ver la vida. ¿Puede el amor viajar a través del tiempo? Un libro que pone de manifiesto la importancia de la amistad y los vínculos familiares.

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each spread features stunning photographs, which make the information pop. This engaging take on curricular social studies concepts is sure to capture ...

Introduces the concepts of short and tall, comparing some of the world's shortest and tallest animals.