Pasaje a La Libertad / Passage to Freedom

When people go to sleep, bats are just waking up. While young readers may recognize the image of bats in the night skies, where they live may be less familiar. This title takes readers inside bat roosts to uncover the fascinating facts about this creature. Readers will learn the basics of bat roosts—in caves and beyond—and how they help bats survive in the wild. The text also looks at bat’s appearance, behavior, and the crucial role they play in nature’s ecosystems—topics covered in most elementary science curricula. Diagrams, fact boxes, colorful images encourage learning.

Een jonge vrouw komt als bibliothecaresse in dienst van een zonderlinge man die haar aanvankelijk afstoot.

Esta obra es una antología que reúne catorce relatos con distintos protagonistas y situaciones y un tema común: la postración moral, la humillación, el acomodo a difíciles supervivencias, de gentes modestas para quienes la guerra civil española fue su herida central y su cicatriz decisiva. Los relatos van precedidos de un prólogo de Camilo José Cela, incorporado en la edición de 1977, y de un prólogo actual a cargo de José María Merino.

Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while simultaneously gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers are invited to learn about the variety of animals that trainers work with and are encouraged to find an area of study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With stunning images, interesting facts, a glossary of useful terms, informational text, and an interview with a real-life animal trainer,...