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.

La idea de escribir este libro surgió al leer una publicación que vi, hace ya un tiempo, en la que se hablaba de historia y se trataba de forma «científica», según el autor de dicha publicación. Este señor venía a decir que en la época del emperador Trajano se construyeron los primeros castillos de España..., la verdad es que me quedé “de piedra”, y sin palabras y casi sin aliento, pensar que un afamado historiador pudiese hacer esas afirmaciones y quedarse tan tranquilo, me dio que pensar en el sinfín de errores históricos que hemos dados por buenos y de los cuales...

What makes a good friend? Soy un buen amigo (I Am a Good Friend) teaches students about friendship. The clear, text-supported images and simple, repetitive sentences will engage students in reading as they build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

"Explains many different ways that children can show manners on the school bus--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.

How does a liquid become a gas? Through evaporation! Evaporation helps make puddles disappear after it rains. In this Spanish-translated book, learn all about evaporation and how it happens. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.