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¿Consiguen los libros que seamos mejores personas? Los libros, como las conversaciones, pueden resultar banales o decisivos, iluminadores o insulsos. En el primer ensayo (Alrededor de los libros), el autor reflexiona sobre los grandes tópicos y las grandes verdades en torno a las lecturas. El libro incluye otros dos ensayos (Desmontando trampas y 'Molon Labe' ). En el primero analiza diferentes tipos de falacias, y en el último, aludiendo a las palabras de Leónidas en el desfiladero de las Termópilas, el autor defiende el valor del sufrimiento y la dignidad del sacrificio.

In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. With over 100 black-and- white illustrations, the fascinating story of "the father of our country" comes to life in Spanish - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

Readers are given helpful information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, including narcotics, hallucinogens, and prescription medications in this informative nonfiction reader. Through detailed images, diagrams, Spanish-translated informational text, an index, a glossary of terms, and a list of websites that provide additional information, readers are given the tools and information they need to educate themselves about addiction, drug abuse, the health and social issues that drugs and alcohol can cause, and how to say no to peer pressure.

Book Features: • Ages 4-8, Grades PreK-2 • 16 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches • Simple, patterned Spanish text with full-color pictures • Includes comprehension questions, writing prompts, and high frequency words • Graphic organizers and photo glossary included Bring Learning to Life: In Listos para las Ciencias: ¿Qué es un Sólido?, preschoolers—second graders learn about different objects, shapes, and things that make up a solid. Science Made Fun: There are different types of solids. What objects hold their shape? Young readers learn about hard and firm solids, and what objects...

There are seven million horses in the United States! Early readers will learn all about horses and stallions in this appealing, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features vibrant photos, captivating facts, and simple, informative text. With a picture glossary and helpful definitions, readers will discover there is much to learn as they move from cover to cover.