Juega y conoce los deportes

Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving--and troubled. She is a child living amidst the squalor of a boisterous home that is filled with noisy relatives and neighbors. Each day she is glued to the TV screen that blots out the painful realities of her existence and also illuminates the possibilities that lie ahead. But--click!--when the TV goes off, Sonia is taken back to real-life--the cramped, colorful world of her neighborhood and an...

Más que un libro de viajes, el presente texto es un libro sobre los viajes, sobre cómo y por qué puede alguien llegar a hacerse etnólogo, y sobre el modo en que se integran las aventuras del explorador y las investigaciones del científico hasta llegar a formar la experiencia propia del etnólogo. El autor trata de analizar estas cuestiones cotejando sus recuerdos y proponiendo un recorrido que no renuncie a los pintorescos detalles, pero que a la vez los sitúe en una perspectiva más amplia.

"Describes the U.S. Army in action, including their vehicles, weapons and equipment, and jobs."--From source other than the Library of Congress

Gymnastics are a great way for kids to get active at an early age. The rolling, tumbling, and flipping in a safe environment can one day lead to big moves and exciting Olympic performances. Starting small, though, is a great way to build both reading and gymnastic skills and establish the foundation for future greatness. Early readers get an inside look at the gymnastics studio, building strength and learning new moves while also learning about mat safety. Technical terminology and fun, full-color photographs provide strong picture-text correlation and help readers build a love for gymnastics ...