La historia de Ismael que cruzó el mar

The Underground Railroad was the massive effort by slaves and free people to secretly bring thousands of blacks to freedom in the North during the 19th century. This thought-provoking book will capture readers’ imaginations and fill them with awe for the brave “conductors” and “passengers” on the Railroad. They’ll learn about the many safe havens, called “depots,” that housed fugitives and the secret passages within them that hid slaves from their pursuers. Information about the American Civil War and the Fugitive Slave Act, biographies of figures vital to the Underground Railroad,...

This book uses intriguing primary sources to teach students about rules and why following them is important. The primary source images and simple sentences will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a simple glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

Este libro afronta el problema de la interrelación entre arte y conocimiento desde la definición de un objeto de estudio en el que ambos factores concurren ineludiblemente: la ilustración gráfica. Para ello parte de un concepto de ilustración que, más allá de la común valoración utilitaria y subrogada al texto, está profundamente implicado con el psiquismo, la cultura, el arte y la ciencia occidental. Se perfila así lo que es no ya solo un género creativo, sino una categoría de naturaleza dúplice, esto es, estética y epistemológica. La ilustración gráfica pertenece a un...

This timeless tale (now available in Spanish) tells children the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of Rex, the tree that became the cross Jesus carried to Calvary. Proud and ungrateful at first, Rex learns a lesson in love from the humble and gentle Jesus. With this story, children come to understand the importance of Jesus' sacrifice and the power of his love. El arbol orgulloso se llamaba Rex y se portaba como si fuera el rey de todos los arboles del bosque. Hasta que un dia sucedio algo que cambio su vida y la de toda la creacion. Este relato imaginario sobre la crucifixion llega ...