La Gente y la Cultura (the People and Culture of Latin America)

¿Qué hizo que una familia latinoamericana abandonara su tierra natal para partir con sus tres hijos, de diez, trece y quince años, a tierras del continente africano? Siga las peripecias y aventuras de la familia Jacobi Mangold durante quince años de servicio misionero en el Hospital de Leprosos de Masanga, Sierra Leona; el Hospital Scheer Memorial en Nepal, al norte de la India; y el Hospital Misionero de Yuka, Zambia. Comparta su período de adaptación a una vida sin electricidad, televisión ni otras comodidades básicas, y su angustia al sufrir un ataque al hospital por fuerzas...

"Dino" Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children's books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these feathered dinosaurs face to face: The Caudipteryx had feathered arms and a tail that looked like a pom-pom! The Sinovenator may have used colorful feathers to attract a mate! The Microraptor may have used its feathers to glide...

"This oversized book introduces children to the alarming number of species that are endangered, threatened or, unfortunately, extinct. It includes amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish, devoting an entire page to each animal. Readers will learn the threats facing each one, where each one lives or lived, including the type of habitat, its diet, size, and ongoing conservation efforts."

The Mi Mini Biografia series are Spanish language biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Davy Crockett in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.