Pura vida

Readers learn the basics of caring for common household pets, from physical features, to behavior, to diet. Also explored is how the animal's natural habitat differs from the habitat provided in the home.

África tiene muchas caras: exótica y misteriosa, peligrosa y cruel, triste y explorada. Pero es mucho más que eso, es el lugar del origen del hombre, una tierra llena de historia y cultura. Es un continente con una geografía variada: 54 países donde conviven hombres y mujeres de culturas diferentes, que se expresan en más de mil lenguas. En África hay muchos países, todos ellos muy diversos, muchas religiones, ciudades populosas, aldeas, grandes líderes, mitos y colores. Estas son las otras Áfricas que se muestran en este libro.

In this humorous historical fiction book, Sam Clemens is suffering from writer's block. He decides to post a "Characters Needed" sign on the side of the road. Little does he know that 2 mischievous boys named Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn will show up. Will they be able to help Mark Twain write his story? Or will they be more trouble than he bargained for? This 32-page illustrated hi-lo book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic characters. Reluctant and avid readers who enjoy humorous stories will not be able to put this one down.

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Feathered and Fierce provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.