Viaje a través de la Vía Láctea (A Trip Through the Milky Way)

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 ...

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

This nonfiction book teaches students how to read and follow maps. The clear, descriptive images and simple paragraphs will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes simple maps, a glossary, captions, a table of contents, and an index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique, and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of "seven dwarfs," and on whose forehead a bright star shines. Fully translated Spanish text.

El diario de Miguelito cuenta la historia de un niño diagnosticado con TEA (trastorno del espectro autista), que quiere ser poeta. En sus vacaciones, viaja con su familia para conocer a otros niños como él. Miguelito hace anotaciones en su diario de las sensaciones sentidas en cada encuentro. El personaje Miguelito, el pelirrojo, fue creado para aumentar la concienciación sobre el autismo, usando la pedagogía creativa.

Escritos entre 1924 y 1932, los microgramas son el testamento literario de Robert Walser. Se trata de una colección de 526 hojas y papeles de distinto formato densamente cubiertos de una letra minúscula, escritos a lápiz e ilegibles a primera vista. La minuciosa labor de Werner Morlang y Bernhard Echte, que dedicaron más de quince años a descifrarlos letra a letra, puso fin al desconcierto y reveló como una colección de textos breves, poemas y dramas en verso de incalculable valor literario lo que en un principio parecía fruto de la locura del autor suizo. El propio Walser reconoció...