Gente que hay que conocer / People We Should Know

Moth vive con su madre en uno de los barrios más pobres de Nueva York. Al cumplir los doce años es vendida como sirvienta, y al escapar de esta nueva vida, entra en contacto con los bajos fondos de la ciudad. Aprende a convivir con pícaros, ladronzuelos, mendigos y prostitutas, pero también con los ricos que visitan en secreto el prostíbulo clandestino de Miss Everett, un local exclusivo en el que se ofrece a chicas jóvenes y vírgenes, como Moth, como el bien más preciado. A pesar de las duras condiciones, este nuevo mundo de lujo, le permite a Moth soñar con una nueva vida, una...

Reptiles y anfibios is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

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 ...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of conditionals. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how conditionals work in the real world. In this book, readers will learn what laws are and what happens if you break them. This nonfiction book is paired with the ...