National Geographic Readers: Los Gatos vs. Los Perros (Cats vs. Dogs)

In life there are lots of things that come and go, transform, or get left behind. It happens to everything . . . except this. This book deals with life changes and the passage of time with a great deal of sensitivity. To reinforce the message, each scene includes a page with special paper that invites us to witness the transformation.

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best...

When Vladan Borojevic googles the name of his father Nedeljko, a former officer in the Yugoslav People's Army, supposedly killed in the civil war after the decay of Yugoslavia, he unexpectedly discovers a dark family secret which recollects the events of 1991. Seventeen years later, Vladan's discovery that he is the son of a fugitive war criminal sends him off on a journey around the Balkans to find his elusive father. The story of the Borojevic family strings and juxtaposes images of the Balkans past and present, but mainly deals with the tragic fates of people who managed to avoid the...

Cuando se trata de cartografiar la Vía Láctea, los científicos saben una cosa con certeza. ¡Saben que todavía hay muchas cosas que no saben! Descubra cómo estudian la Vía Láctea y aprenda sobre la galaxia que llamamos hogar. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este Texto Informativo del Smithsonian desarrolla las habilidades de lectura de los estudiantes mientras despierta su curiosidad sobre temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Presenta un desafío STEAM práctico que guía a los estudiantes a través de cada paso del proceso de diseño de...