Los mundos mágicos de Harry Potter

Behind the unforgettable characters, worlds, and battles of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit lie a vast range of world myths and historical events that originally inspired J. R. R. Tolkien. From the Finnish epic poem Kalevala and the medieval Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, Tolkien's sources are unpacked and explained for the novice and connoisseur alike. Laid out in dictionary form, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy, but also into the man who brought it to life.

Learn how engineers are racing to save the city of Venice from sinking and flooding. This Spanish STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.

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...

A family wants to share a pizza, but who gets how much? And how do they know? The answer is mathematical equations! Mathematical equations can be applied to food measurement, the human body, and even outer space! Students will answer different questions on mathematical equations in the book Comenzó con una pizza (It Started With Pizza). Used in the classroom or at home, this Spanish text includes a glossary, an index, engaging images, and easy-to-read text to help students build their math and reading skills while they are engaged in reading high-interest content.

El asesino perfecto no tiene conciencia, solo una misión. La rebelión del pueblo de Cenaria contra el rey-dios Garoth Ursuul y el imperio de Khalidor ha triunfado. El opresor ha muerto, sus tropas han sido derrotadas, pero a un coste muy alto: el reino entero ha quedado devastado, y Logan Gyre, el legítimo heredero al trono del país, ha tenido que ceder la corona a una de las nobles que encabezó la causa rebelde para apaciguar los ánimos y no desatar una guerra civil en un momento tan precario. En el imperio de Khalidor, ha sido elegido un nuevo gobernante. Tiene un plan, y si lo...