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.

Beautiful full-color photographs and informative text, in both English and standard Latin-American Spanish, introduce readers to our Moon. They will learn about the Moon’s phases, that people have been to the Moon, and many more exciting facts. This is a great addition to any aspiring astronomer’s library.

Learn about the pledge of allegiance and the meaning behind the powerful words with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, this book will help with memorization and understanding. The book includes a short fiction piece related to the to

Mackentor fue una constructora con sedes en Córdoba y Buenos Aires, que los militares ocuparon el 25 de abril de 1977 con la excusa de que financiaba a una organización guerrillera. Nunca se les pudo probar vinculación alguna con las organizaciones armadas de la época. Se trató de un montaje que persiguió el objetivo de quitarle la construcción del Segundo Acueducto Villa María – San Francisco, una de las principales obras de públicas que se construían en Argentina en la década de los 70’, y entregársela a la empresa Supercemento. Entre ejecutivos, empleados y familiares, la...

Based on the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai. Basada en la serie más vendida del New York Times, esta cronología de la historia mundial ofrece una nueva visión de los acontecimientos mundiales, desde el rey Tutankamón hasta Malala Yousafzai. For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world...