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.

Bajo este nombre escondió su prueba de amor a la belleza de la poesía esta chilena, ciudadana del mundo y amante de suprimir fronteras. Su inspirada lírica de sentimientos intensos la ha convertido en un símbolo para los anhelos ideales de todo el mundo latinoamericano. Premio Nobel 1945.

In this bilingual picture book, astronaut José M. Hernández recounts his childhood as the son of Mexican migrant workers and his life-long dream to travel to the stars.

¿Por qué alguien tan inquieta como Aída puede permanecer sentada escuchando ópera? En El misterio de la ópera, sus amigos Pablo, Edu y Winnie lo comprenderán después de asistir a los ensayos de La flauta mágica en el Teatro de la Ópera, al que acudirán para resolver el misterioso caso de un anillo robado.

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.