Maria Zef

È l’ora della notte in cui il dottore parla onestamente, in cui non ha freni sulla lingua. «Non siamo più ai tempi del feudalesimo,» dice al suo amico conte Ademaro Novelli-Casazzi. Gli parla di una storia successa qualche tempo prima, del figlio di un fornaio che aveva picchiato a morte un nobiluccio che aveva osato approfittare della sorella. La giuria lo aveva assolto, e il popolo lo aveva acclamato in trionfo. Se un nobile si invaghisce di una contadina è necessario che la sposi: questo è il succo del discorso. Pochi giorni dopo, sarà l’Arciprete di Collefiorito in persona a...

Twirling tornadoes, horrific hurricanes, deadly dust storms, and blowing blizzards. Depending where you live, you may have experienced one of these extreme storms. Although being caught in extreme weather can be dangerous, being prepared can save your life. This nonfiction Spanish book introduces students to extreme weather, and teaches them important scientific concepts and vocabulary. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that ...

Learn the history of number systems with this engaging Spanish book! This text combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. Students will learn place value while reading about the number systems of the Egyptians and Romans, and also learn important vocabulary terms like cuneiform, binary systems, roman numerals, and more! The full-color images, math charts, and practice problems make learning math easy and fun. The table of contents, glossary, and index will further understanding of math and...

When people think of soft things, they immediately conjure up images of furry bunnies and similarly textured animals and objects. This inviting book helps young readers to do the same, as learning about textures is an important tenet of the early elementary curriculum. Carefully selected photographs of soft objects make the concept of texture clear to the reader as well as aid in vocabulary acquisition.

Photographs of nature in all its splendor and children's faces from around the world are paired with a poetic tribute to the Earth's colors, climates, and seasons.