Vidas que cambian vidas

La educación sexual en la escuela en un ambiente cargado de puritanismo es la original propuesta de esta nueva novela de Tom Perrotta, uno de los más interesantes novelistas estadounidenses de la actualidad. Definido como «un Chejov americano» por The New York Times Book Review y aclamado por su maestría para retratar con inteligencia y sensibilidad las aflicciones de la vida contemporánea, Perrotta tiene ya dos novelas trasladadas al cine con éxito, una de las cuales, Little Children —Juegos de niños, publicada también por Salamandra—, mereció tres nominaciones al Oscar....

Manifest Destiny the name given in the 1840s to a belief that the coast-to-coast expansion of the United States was both inevitable and justified, regardless of the means. Standing in the way were not only the native populations, but also the descendants of Spanish settlers who had lived in the Southwest for centuries. The racist belief that white men rightfully should expand their institutions into the area brought the United States into conflict with Mexico. War was declared in 1846, and by the time the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, ending the war, the US had gained...

GRADES PK–2: This 16-page Spanish title (8’’ x 8’’) introduces early readers to the zebra—what they eat, why they travel long distances, and how they fight predators! FEATURES: Simple Spanish text and vivid photos present fascinating facts about an amazing African animal. Comprehension questions are included to advance learning. EARLY BILINGUAL LITERACY: Help young learners strengthen their bilingual skills—add the English version of this title into your collection, too. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the collection to stock your home or classroom library. Reading...

Describes the ancient giant kangaroo of Australia's distant past that was five times the size of today's largest kangaroos. Discusses how the animal lived and how it became extinct.