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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...

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...

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...

Un día el hombre creó, a partir de piedras y palos, su primera herramienta, y desde ese día comenzó a transformar el mundo con su trabajo. Lo que primero fue piedra más tarde sería martillo, así como las cavernas se convirtieron en rascacielos. La historia es una lección de humildad. Los hombres y mujeres que aprendieron del pasado y pudieron soñar y construir un futuro mejor fueron aquellos que no se vivieron como individuos aislados, sino formando parte de una gran tarea colectiva: la aventura de la humanidad.

Which animals and plants can survive in a dry desert environment? Readers learn about the living things that make up desert food chains, including cacti, snakes, and scorpions. Colorful photographs of desert life make readers feel like they’re exploring new parts of this habitat with each turn of the page. Fact boxes provide additional information about the creatures that make up desert food chains, and a detailed food web shows how these food chains all come together. The desert is an extreme habitat, and readers will enjoy learning about the extreme plants and animals that live there.

Bienvenido a Dinosaurium. Nuestro museo está abierto a todas horas. Sus salas albergan una extraordinaria colección de criaturas del Mesozoico, desde el pequeño troodón hasta el gigantesco braquiosaurio. Aprende cómo evolucionaron los dinosaurios y por qué unos tenían plumas y otros, escamas. Entra y explora el reino de los dinosaurios en todo su esplendor.

Little readers will learn all about what teachers do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.