Mes de María

This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction in legends such as his. Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

Libro de cuentos en donde el autor, con prosa limpia y precisa, va desgranando un puñado de historias conmovedoras y profundas que nos acercan a las pequeñas derrotas cotidianas con las que también construimos nuestra existencia.

The dynamic books and accompanying audio CDs in this series introduce babies and young children to popular and traditional Spanish songs and classic folktales. Perfect for native and nonnative Spanish speakers alike, these guides teach basic vocabulary and are a useful and entertaining resource for helping children develop beginning language skills. Los libros y los CDs de audio adjuntos y dinámicos en esta serie introducen a los niños a canciones populares y tradicionales y cuentos folclóricos clásicos en español. Tanto para hispanohablantes como hablantes no nativos, estas guías...

"Provides clues about an owl's physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats in a guessing game format."--From source other than the Library of Congress