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In AD 79, the residents of the booming Roman city of Pompeii were shocked when a nearby mountain exploded, releasing superhot ash, rock, and gas on the surrounding areas. What happens next is the extraordinary account of a volcano in action. Though the people who didn't flee Pompeii were doomed, the volcano preserved their remains, allowing us to better understand a fascinating time in the Roman Empire. Astonishing photographs of Pompeii, primary source records of the occurrence, and riveting text are just some highlights of this high-interest volume.

The second book from Dr. Maria Uribe, a Senior Instructor at the University of Colorado Denver in the School of Education & Human Development, Is There Something Wrong With Me? provides concrete examples of micro-aggressions and discrimination--rooted in race, ethnicity, and gender--that children face. Designed to elicit empathy and conversation about identity and belonging, the book further suggests at-home and classroom activities to dismantle social bias.

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the pitcher 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 baseball and softball. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Pitchers are team leaders. They train hard and must be smart with their throws. Just one pitch could win or lose the game! This book explores the pitcher position in baseball and softball and what makes a good pitcher great. INCLUDES: Readers will be...

El cachazoso y otros cuentos, incluye varias narraciones acontecidas en tierras hondureñas y una en suelo estadounidense. Abarca diversos tópicos entre ellos: amor a un pueblo, el estudio, el trabajo, la pobreza, el vicio, la codicia, la fortuna, la herencia, la infidelidad, y la amistad. ¿Por qué se les llama cachazosos a los oriundos de Talanga? Descúbrelo leyendo el primer cuento, donde Henry nos lleva a conocer su pueblo, su cultura y tradiciones. En las historias restantes experimentarás diversos sentimientos y emociones como el amor, el desamor, alegrías, tristezas, asombro,...