Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar

Ver sonreír a los niños y niñas es una bendición. Verlos contentos y disfrutando de la lectura es el mejor regalo para un padre o una madre. Mejor aún, que ellos mismos puedan realizar sus propias lecturas y aprecien la vida a través de personajes simpáticos como Rufina gallina, Tija la lagartija o el Señor Sapito. Deseo de todo corazón que puedan disfrutar de este libro con toda la familia.

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...

Follows The Thirteenth Amendment That Freed The Slaves, The End Of The War, And The Death Of President Abraham Lincoln.

Every day, living things grow and change. How do they do it? Find out by exploring the life cycles of various animals. This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students important scientific concepts and terminology. The diagrams, sidebars, text features, and colorful images will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that supports STEM instruction. Keep students reading with this fascinating Spanish book!