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The 25 booklets included in this handsome case—one for each day of Advent—perfectly capture the warmth and joy of the Christmas season. Each booklet is richly illustrated with yuletide motifs and includes descriptions of Christmas customs from around the world, as well as seasonal recipes and ideas for household decorations such as garlands, Christmas ornaments, stars for the tree, and cards. Also included is a traditional Novena de Aguinaldos prayer in an accordion-fold format that is intended to be read on each of the nine days preceding Christmas. This gorgeous set is bound to bring...

With a direct tone and based on testimony, questions, real emotions, and inquiries, this book advises adolescent young men on several different topics: muscles, sports, women, acne, humor, the Internet, music, jokes, money, risks, and protection, among others. A book filled with information, practical ideas, modern tips, and illustrations, it has the added benefit of being endorsed by professionals specializing in each of the subjects it covers. Con un tono directo y sin prejuicio, este libro surge de testimonios, preguntas, emociones e inquietudes reales, intentando orientar y dar respuesta...

Destined to become an etiquette bible for girls everywhere, this comprehensive and humorous reference provides a wealth of tips and tricks for how to act, feel, and look one’s best in every situation—whether at school, at home, with friends, or with romantic interests. This is an essential manual that proves that proper etiquette goes beyond just “please” and “thank you.” Destinada a convertirse en una biblia de etiqueta para niñas en todas partes, esta referencia comprensiva y humorística provee un buen número de consejos y trucos para cómo actuar, lucir y sentirse mejor en...

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the soccer goalie in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in soccer. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Soccer goalies are their team's last line of defense. These players must be quick on their feet to stop the other team from scoring a goal. Learn what soccer goalies do to help their team to victory! INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with...

Cuando Arthur Miller escribe y estrena en 1955 Panorama desde el puente es, sin duda, un autor ya consagrado tanto en Estados Unidos como en el resto del mundo. Una vez más, el dramaturgo norteamericano sigue empeñado en mostrarle al hombre contemporáneo quién es y cómo vive, y le invita a reflexionar sobre quién podría ser y cómo podría vivir. Esta obra tiene su origen en una historia que Miller escuchó mientras trabajaba en los astilleros de Brooklyn: un estribador había denunciado a dos hermanos ante las autoridades de Inmigración. El tema de la inmigración es justamente el...

Este libro perteneciente a la Colección "Niños Artesanos", invita a niños y niñas a conocer la cultura Rapa Nui, a través de su cultura material, en específico, su artesanía, mostrando cada objeto y proponiendo su replicación con materiales de fácil acceso.

When Paul Revere warned colonists the British army was coming, he helped prepare a nation for battle. This exciting book will take readers from Revere’s life as a silver- and goldsmith to his midnight ride at the start of the American Revolution. Through achievable content and language translated into Latin-American Spanish, English language learners will engage with important historical facts and ideas. A helpful timeline of events and colorful images will enhance the story of one of American history’s most famous folk heroes.