Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar

With gentle encouragement, this book teaches children that they can think before speaking, choose what to say and how to say it, and find positive ways to respond when others use unkind words. The importance of saying “I’m sorry” is reinforced. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Germs Are Not for Sharing/Los gérmenes no son para compartir paperback (ages 4–7): Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with young children. This book teaches kids what germs are, what they do, and why it’s so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this highinterest book, which blends science and math. They'll read about several topics, such as space missions to the asteroid belt and the difference between an asteroid and a planet, and solve associated math problems-just like actual space scientists do!

Una reflexión teórico práctica sobre el papel que juegan la Historia de la Ciencia y la Filosofía de la Ciencia, en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de las Ciencias. El autor sostiene que hasta ahora ha predominado en la enseñanza, la adquisición de conocimientos y propone introducir el contexto de descubrimiento como un factor sumamente eficaz el aprendizaje de las ciencias.

"Cuando Daniel Hernández tenía veinte años, trabajaba como pasante con la congresista Gabrielle Giffords. El 8 de enero de 2011, alguien disparó contra Giffords. La agilidad mental de Daniel le salvó la vida a Giffords hasta que llegaron los paramédicos y la llevaron al hospital. Muchos han reconocido la valentía y heroísmo de Hernández, incluyendo al presidente Barack Obama. Sin embargo, aunque tal vez ese haya sido su momento más visible y de mayor fama, Daniel Hernández es un extraordinario individuo que ha tenido ya muchos logros en su corta vida y se propone conquistar muchos...

This illustration-packed book begins with a brief overview about the history of the theater and then delves into the sets, actors, and audiences for Shakespeare's plays. It even talks about the famous fire at the Globe Theater and what life was like in London during the Plague. A detailed chronology is included.