National Geographic Readers: Los Pandas

Relato en primera persona de la noche en que El Tila, conocido como El psicópata de La Dehesa, atacó a una familia completa. Carolina Jadue sobrevivió a esa noche y al trauma que vino después. Hace veinte años, la familia Jadue Zaror vivó una pesadilla. La noche del 5 de junio de 2002, su departamento en Camino El Huinganal, La Dehesa, fue asaltado por Roberto Martínez Vásquez, un delincuente de 26 años conocido como El Tila. Tras años de residencia en el Sename, El Tila asoló Santiago ese año con una seguidilla de asaltos, violaciones y asesinatos. Carolina Jadue tenía 19 años...

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each spread features stunning photographs, which make the information pop. This engaging take on curricular social studies concepts is sure to capture ...

A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

This Spanish-language series presents the complete range of math concepts and skills students are expected to master during the first grade. The series moves sequentially, from easiest to hardest concepts, with each book covering a different math topic. The first volume reviews the math concepts students learned in kindergarten. The next six books cover counting, adding and subtracting, tables and graphs, money, patterns, and measuring. The eighth volume is a summary of the math concepts students have studied throughout the year. Each book presents situations that show the relevance of math...