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Even though Randy is much loved at home, he has a serious problem—everything he has is old! His rich neighbor Mike, who often teases Randy, has a new bike, new toys, and never does chores. Randy, however, rides an old bike, has old toys, and has to do all kinds of work around the house. Though Randy is often reminded that “things don’t bring happiness,” he desperately wishes he could be rich so he could buy everything new.To Randy’s great delight, his wish comes true. Everything he touches turns into gold, even his beloved dog. As he holds his lifeless gold dog, he realizes he’s...

In this entertaining new take on the classic tale, the time comes for Dozy, Pokey, and Hardy to strike out on their own. Warned by their parents to build sturdy houses to protect themselves from the big, bad wolf, Dozey and Pokey ignore their parents’ advice and build flimsy houses. But Hardy is different; he listens, works hard, and builds a strong house.When the big, bad wolf appears, the story takes a unique twist. Hardy turns hero and his well-spent time researching saves the day. In the end, all three little pigs come to appreciate the wisdom of listening to your parents, not taking...

Two persnickety mice, Marcus and Marcella, keep complaining about the noisy forest animals and the hard work they have to do every day in searching for food. They become very excited when a chipmunk tells them about a quiet farmhouse with lots of good food. In spite of warnings from the forest animals, they immediately move to the farm. Their dreams come true. But their wonderful life comes to an abrupt end when the farmer and his wife come home to their unwelcome guests. After barely escaping with their lives, Marcus and Marcella quickly return to their forest home. They learn to appreciate...

Los osos Stubby y Prissy no parecen estar de acuerdo en nada. Después de jugar un juego de "Si te mueves, pierdes", dos mapaches ladrones les enseñan a los cachorros una lección que nunca olvidarán: la locura de la obstinación y la importancia de la amistad.

Mu-lan ha caído enferma. Es una mujer mayor y pobre que cuida de los huérfanos en la aldea. Todos sus niños son especiales: Zou, Xian, Lixu, Yun, Lian y Yuga. Pero Zou, con 9 años, es la más mayor. Sabe que si Mu-lan no puede ir a vender sombreros al mercado de la ciudad, pasarán hambre. Así que se ofrece a llevarlos ella misma. Para hacerlo tendrá que atravesar el bosque sin perderse, conseguir vender los sombreros y regresar a casa antes de que anochezca. Luisa Villar Liébana (Jaén, 1950) es una filóloga hispánica, técnica de cultura y escritora española. Ha publicado...

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into essential computer science concepts using age-appropriate language and colorful images. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

Estos cuentos no los inventé yo. Los leí en otros libros. Pero no crean que es trampa: son cuentos que no tienen autor y por eso cada uno puede volver a contarlos como tenga ganas. Se encontrarán con un león que no sabía leer, una leyenda australiana sobre la creación de los insectos, un cuento balinés sobre tres pececitos y un cuento de Tanzania sobre un pájaro mágico. ¡Vamos a leerlos!

This exciting tale of the daring search of a young Muisca boy, Taicuache, to discover the true secrets of El Dorado buried deep in the sacred waters of Lake Guatavita unveils several legends from Colombia’s rich indigenous tradition. Full of secrets, surprises, and vibrant colors, this interactive book includes a deck of cards, a mask, a magic tablet and quill, and a bookmark. Este cuento emocionante de la búsqueda atrevida de un joven muisca, Taicuache, para descubrir los verdaderos secretos del Dorado enterrados en las aguas sagradas de la laguna de Guatavita despliega varias leyendas de ...