El Marques de Lafayette (The Marquis de Lafayette)

Bacca tiene todo lo que uno puede desear. Es una de las estrellas más brillantes (y peludas) del Overworld. Es el maestro al que todos acuden para que los ayude a construir sus mazmorras, laberintos y castillos. Tiene una preciosa novia, LadyBacc. Y un arma de la que se siente orgulloso: un hacha de diamante a la que llama Betty. Un día, Bacca se encuentra con un dragón misterioso... ¡hecho enteramente de diamantes! ¿Se atreverá a poner en riesgo su vida para cumplir la misión? Como sus millones de fans en YouTube habrán imaginado... ¡por supuesto que sí! ¡Es Bacca!

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HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the catcher in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in baseball and softball. SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Catchers squat and they throw. They often call the shots. But most importantly, they catch the ball! From catching fastballs to throwing out base runners, learn why catchers have the toughest job in baseball and softball. INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked...