El calor (Heat)

The US president is the face of the United States to the rest of the world. However, he or she doesn’t have unlimited power within the country. The president has certain powers given by the Constitution, including the ability to make treaties, appoint some important government officials, and veto laws. Readers learn the many duties of the president in simple, clear language appropriate for both younger readers and older readers looking for a succinct review of the topic. Fact boxes supplement the main content with important details about checks and balances, amendments, and more that affect...

This informative, Spanish-translated book teaches early readers about the importance of government and how it impacts our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more. Engaging, primary source documents and images keep students reading as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.

Six titles in the illuminating Who Was . . . ? series are now available in Spanish-language editions. Each title features black-and-white illustrations.

The Mi Mini Biografia series are Spanish language biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Walt Disney in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.

Se dice que los niños son los verdaderos filósofos. Tienen una curiosidad incontenible y sus preguntas hacen titubear muchas veces a los adultos. ¿Cómo explicar el mundo a los niños? El reconocido filósofo Richard David Precht paseó por Berlín durante un verano con su hijo Oskar. Fueron, entre otros sitios, al zoo, al Museo de Ciencias Naturales o a los restos del famoso muro. Durante esas visitas, Precht respondió a numerosas preguntas como «¿Soy yo realmente yo?», «¿Por qué los seres humanos tienen preocupaciones?» o «¿Qué es belleza?». Este es un libro de filosofía...