Cómo actuar de manera informada (How to Take Informed Action)

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

What is the common good and how does it benefit society? This book looks at the history behind the notion of the common good, touching on ideas from several famous philosophers. Readers will then learn how the common good can be promoted through education and community. Full-color photographs and accessible language help students connect with the text and develop reading comprehension skills. Important elementary subjects from the C3 Framework for Social Studies are discussed in detail throughout this informative book.

Equality is a contentious issue in our society today. This is why it's important for students to be given information related to equality so they can come to reasonable conclusions of their own. Using age-appropriate language, this book discusses equality in a number of different forms and touches upon why equality is so important in a democracy. The text also explores how extreme equality, like most extremes, could be a bad and unrealistic idea. Readers will gain enough information to understand and think about this complex idea for themselves.

When it's hot outside, what can you do to stay cool? People have found many ways to cool off and cool down. How cool is that? Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for English language learners, this Spanish book builds young ...

¡Sumérgete en la acción y la aventura de la Biblia! BibleForce te ayudará a ti y a tus hijos a descubrir el mensaje de la Biblia y los héroes que viven dentro de sus páginas. El enfoque centrado en los héroes de la Biblia hace que las historias sean aún más emocionantes. Esta Biblia bellamente ilustrada está relatada en una narrativa visualmente atractiva y de ritmo rápido, que seguramente capturará su atención. BibleForce sigue los acontecimientos de la Biblia en orden cronológico y presenta casi doscientas historias de las Escrituras en una narración simple y directa....

Cette méthode d'Espagnol Langue Etrangère s'adresse à des apprenants grands adolescents et adultes de niveau intermédiaire. Un pas supplémentaire vers l'apprentissage par les tâches qui propose un travail grammatical et lexical et qui met en avant le développement stratégique et l'autonomie de l'apprenant. Le guide pédagogique de Bitácora 4 est un complément utile pour le professeur qui utilise la méthode.

The Spanish edition of award-winning picture book biography, CHEF ROY CHOI AND THE STREET FOOD REMIX, on the chef who kickstarted the food truck movement. "Parte biografía, parte aventura culinaria, este vibrante y energético libro capta la esencia de la escena de la comida callejera en L.A. Sus páginas están inspiradas en el arte del graffiti, y el texto tiene un sabor de hip-hop que mezcla la comida, comunidad, e identidad en un delicioso banquete para los ojos y orejas que refleja el crisol cultural de los Estados Unidos." -- Honor del Premio Sibert para el Libro Informacional Más...