Maria Zef

Gorillas, wolves, chickens, and kangaroos. It might not seem obvious at first, but these species all have something in common: their individual members must all find their places within their groups. These power struggles can be dangerous! Read about the fierce world of animal alphas and how they make it to the top. This Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect...

Benjamin Ziskind, que fue un solitario niño prodigio, se dedica en la actualidad a inventar preguntas para el concurso televisivo American Genius. Una tarde, su hermana gemela Sara le persuade para que acuda a un cóctel para solteros en el Museo de Arte Hebraico de Nueva York, donde Ben descubre con asombro el Chagall que colgaba en el salón de la casa de sus padres. Así que decide robarlo.Ochenta años antes, en la Rusia soviética, Marc Chagall da clases de arte en un orfanato para niños judíos. Allí traba amistad con un escritor simbolista apodado El Oculto, perseguido por no...

The author tells about the origin and development of two Spanish romances: The Alfambra woman buried alive and The lovers of Teruel. The first recounts the infidelity of a lecherous woman, the Countess of Alfambra, who betrays her husband by delivering him to his enemy; and whose final dénouement is the defeat of the adulterous couple and their being condemned to death by being burnt at the stake. The Story of the Lovers of Teruel recounts the tragic life of one of the members of the Marcilla family, enamoured of a rich damsel who returned his love. However, her father's refusal to consent...

An introduction to the educational background, equipment, clothing, and various duties of a construction worker.