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.

Una anónima escritora mallorquina de libros de autoayuda descubre que un programa de televisión sensacionalista la acusa de haber cometido un «casihomicidio imprudente». Su supuesta víctima es un joven, Teo, que quedó inconsciente a causa del impacto en la cabeza de una bolsa de basura que alguien ha lanzado desde el piso en el que la protagonista vivió años atrás, durante su primer curso universitario en Barcelona. De forma inesperada, se hace amiga de Rut, la periodista sin escrúpulos que ha soltado su nombre en directo, al tiempo que Teo, ya recuperado, la persigue...

Explores our natural connection to the earth and its four elements, air, water, soil, and fire, underlining the importance of biodiversity and respect for the environment.

¿Y si la magia que buscas está en ti? Solo cuando empieces a creer en ella empezarás a brillar. Puedes comerte el mundo, pero antes tienes que creer que puedes. Este libro es un viaje por todas aquellas cosas que necesito escuchar, por los miedos e inseguridades que algún día me persiguieron y por todas esas pequeñas cosas que me hacen feliz. Ana Marín, la nueva promesa de la novela gráfica, nos presenta un libro lleno de humor y mucho estilazo.

Este libro ilustrado para niñitos muestra como duermen los papás de los leones, los caballos, los murciélagos, los flamencos, las tortugas, los erizos, y los seres humanos.