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Antonio Vivaldi: Il Prete Rosso es la biografía novelada del célebre compositor, narrada en vísperas de su muerte en Viena, en 1741. En el relato, impregnado de gran sensualidad, ternura y realismo, se respira el ambiente veneciano del siglo XVIII. El músico más notable quizá que haya dado Venecia nos narra su infancia y juventud, su formación musical y religiosa, pues fue sacerdote, y sus tres grandes amores: el Pio Ospedale della Pietà –del que fue maestro di violino- que fuera su casa de toda una vida; Cecilia, su primera amante, solista de trompa del orfanato, que le diera dos...

Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian! With this Spanish book, you’ll spend a day in the life of a bird keeper and learn how they are “hatching” new plans to help endangered birds. English language learners will read about how an egg hatches, the incubation period, and bird species such as the Kiwi, the emperor penguin, and the Guam rail. 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...

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

Introduce students to civil rights leader and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. With this Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about Marshall's inspiring life and contributions. Engaging, primary source images and supporting text work together to help readers better understand the social studies content. Informational text features help students navigate the text.

Learn all about the amazing things your brain does and how to keep it healthy and strong! Readers will discover the anatomy of the brain including neurons, the cerebellum, and the nervous system. Using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with supportive diagrams, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title encourages readers to learn all about (and use) their brains. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.