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.

George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. This Spanish-translated biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some of the impacts he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. The engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text work in conjunction with...

Cuando una persona desea realmente algo, el Universo entero conspira para que pueda realizar su sueño... Descubre en esta guía de El Alquimista. Edición para estudiantes, las claves para orientar y estimular tu lectura del clásico de Paulo Coelho. El Alquimista relata las aventuras de Santiago, un joven pastor andaluz que un día abandonó su rebaño para ir en pos de una quimera. Con este enriquecedor viaje por las arenas del desierto, Paulo Coelho recrea un símbolo hermoso y revelador de la vida, el hombre y sus sueños. Esta guía incluye cuestionarios que contribuyen al estudio y...

Susana y Alfredo son hermanos mellizos y cada uno, por su cuenta, quiere formar una pandilla con sus amigos del colegio. Una de chicas, una de chicos... Ambas pandillas se pondrán pruebas para ver quién hace las cosas mejor. ¿Hasta qué punto la unión es más importante que el orgullo? Una novela que demuestra que es mejor olvidar los prejuicios.

Young children are natural problem-solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves interesting animals. This Spanish-language edition of Fast and Flightless 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.