Nuevo español 2000, Nivel medio

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17 he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. But that did not stop him. Martí dedicated his life to defending Cuba's right to independence. Today he is remembered and honored as a man of integrity--brilliant and courageous--and as a lover of freedom and peace.

¿Qué significa estar triste? Es normal sentirnos desanimados de vez en cuando. Los niños aprenderán cómo se siente estar triste, cuáles son las causas de la tristeza y cómo transformar este sentimiento en alegría. Fotos grandes y diversas ayudan a mostrar cómo se ve la tristeza. Se incluye una actividad de reflexión que permite a los niños practicar el manejo de sus emociones.

Read about fall activities and learn about the cycle of seasons in this Spanish-language edition. Full-color photographs and a photo glossary make this a great introduction to nonfiction reading for children.

What do a shark, a seahorse, and a ray have in common? They're all fish! Learn about the characteristics that all fish share.