Increíble pero real: Anatomía gruesa (Strange but True: Gross Anatomy)

Readers will learn about arachnids, insects, arthropods, and even parasites in this fascinating nonfiction reader that has been translated into Spanish. Featuring photos of these tiny creatures (some up to 100 times their normal size!), informational text, a glossary, and an index to aid in vocabulary development, this book will have children eager to learn more about these tiny creatures and the big impact they have on human life!

Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Through vibrant images and photos, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers will learn some of the strange ways that arthropods, invertebrates, and mammals have adapted over time to camouflage themselves and develop interesting ways to keep predators away.

In life there are lots of things that come and go, transform, or get left behind. It happens to everything . . . except this. This book deals with life changes and the passage of time with a great deal of sensitivity. To reinforce the message, each scene includes a page with special paper that invites us to witness the transformation.

"Pablo Neruda fue senador, cónsul, embajador, académico de la lengua y uno de los poetas más reconocidos de la literatura universal. Y a pesar de ser un señor tan importante, conservaba su alma de niño. Coleccionaba objetos y libros como si fueran juguetes, se pintaba bigotes con corcho quemado, le encantaban los pájaros y, en una ocasión, domesticó una mangosta... ¿Quieres conocer a Pablo Neruda? ¡Abre este libro y empieza a leer!"--Back cover.

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...

In this poetic memoir, which won the Pura Belpré Author Award and was named a Walter Dean Myers Award Honoree, acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. En este poético libro de memorias—ganador del premio Pura Belpré de autor, finalista del premio de YALSA de no ficción y premio de honor Walter Dean Myers—la aclamada autora Margarita Engle recrea su infancia, que transcurrió a caballo entre dos culturas durante la Guerra Fría. Margarita is a girl from two worlds. Her heart lies in Cuba, her mother’s tropical island...