El Porque de las Cosas

These high-interest, low reading level biographies chronicle the lives of inspiring individuals and use a vivid, graphic-novel format that will capture the attention of reluctant readers. The dazzling, full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text bring each person's life and times to life.

Describes To Young Readers What Flippers Look Like, That Some Animals Use Flippers To Swim Or Crawl, And Tells Of Different Animals That Have Flippers.

En medio de la naturaleza descansaba una piedra. Y la piedra era muchas cosas, dependiendo de quién la miraba y visitaba. Podía ser un refugio o esconder mortales peligros. Podía ser un lugar de reunión o un trono para sentarse. Podía ser infranqueable o insignificante. Pero lo importante es que ahí donde descansaba, pasaba la vida. En este álbum ilustrado que recuerda a autores como Lane Smith o Philip C. Stead, Brendan Wenzel permite que la naturaleza fluya alrededor de una única piedra y convierte su poema en una pasarela exquisita de animales, plantas, estaciones y cambios de...

This in-depth historical text focuses on the deep economic impact of the Great Depression in Texas. The scope of this book captures the state’s prosperous years leading up to the 1930s, as well as the major events and issues that caused the Texas economy to spiral into depression. The narrative offers insight into Great Depression politics, especially how they affected citizens and eventually sparked the recovery of the Texan economy. Through engaging text, supplemental maps, and authentic photographs, readers will gain a greater understanding of the economic, social, and political...