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This collection of four titles approaches the four essential ethical topics of the virtues of listening, prudence, patience, and effort. Each of these virtues is highlighted through illustrated mini stories so children can understand the importance of nurturing and strengthening them in themselves and in others.

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

El ya mítico incendio del Liceu barcelonés de 1994 es una imagen grabada en la mente de todos los españoles. Y su causa última siempre ha sido un misterio? una chispa que encendió eltelón? Experimento Barcelona explica de qué manera el incendio fue realmente un experimento ideado por la sociedad secreta italiana La Corporación para comprobar que, llegado el caso, podría llevarse a cabo también en la Fenice. El objetivo era que Forza Italia, el nuevo partido político llamado a sustituir a la vieja Democracia Cristiana, lograra imponerse en el norte del país. La Corporación creía...

Describes jet-powered hydroplane boats, including information on their design and speed. Written in English and Spanish.

A young boy tries to help his younger brother, whose mind and body has become occupied by another boy, a young soldier in Saddam Hussein's army during the Persian Gulf War.