National Geographic Readers: Los Pandas

What’s the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These “second cousins” of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, it’s easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways. Captivating full-color photographs help to bring these marvelous mammals to vivid life.

The fascinating and glamorous world of fashion intrigues kids and adults alike. Young readers will learn how their favorite designers relied on hard work and talent to become the superstars they are today.

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States—from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers are given the chance to thoroughly examine elements of the original document, making them feel like true historians. They’re sure to enjoy ...

Siete años después de Poeta en diwan, el nuevo libro de Martínez Sarrión está integrado por poemas breves, figurativos, elípticos y concentrados al máximo, escritos en un estilo en apariencia «noble», pero socavado por la sorna. Dos bloques temáticos conforman la obra: un conjunto de preceptos búdicos, tal vez apócrifos, para manejarse en este mundo y este tiempo, y una serie de motivos para la contemplación, muy concretos y humildes, provistos de «aura» y ligados a la remota memoria infantil del poeta y a un abolido mundo mítico-rural con ecos de Cesare Pavese. El título del ...