¿Qué es la igualdad? (What Is Equality?)

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

In the United States, the ability to take informed action is becoming increasingly necessary, and difficult. This book delves into the importance of being informed and explains how not all sources of information are equal. Readers are introduced to the scientific method as a way of testing information for credibility. Students will also learn how to turn credible information into action by forming groups, protesting, contacting elected representatives, and possibly even running for office themselves someday.

What is the common good and how does it benefit society? This book looks at the history behind the notion of the common good, touching on ideas from several famous philosophers. Readers will then learn how the common good can be promoted through education and community. Full-color photographs and accessible language help students connect with the text and develop reading comprehension skills. Important elementary subjects from the C3 Framework for Social Studies are discussed in detail throughout this informative book.

With humor and stories collected over decades of working with teens, McFarland encourages adolescents to build a well-grounded faith which will allow them to have stability in their life and stand firm in Christ.

"Pronto caerán las primeras nieves. Y entonces él reaparecerá. Y cuando la nieve se haya fundido, se habrá llevado a alguien más. Un chico se despierta y descubre que su madre ha desaparecido. La busca por toda casa; no hay ni rastro de ella. Pero al mirar hacia el jardín, ve que su bufanda favorita cuelga del cuello de un muñeco de nieve. Y cuando Harry Hole y su equipo empiezan a investigar, descubren que un número alarmantemente alto de esposas y madres han ido desapareciendo en los últimos años. Todo parece indicar que este no es un caso aislado. Poco después desaparece una...

Estupendo libro con cientos de actividades que le permiten al niño agilizar su percepción visual, aprender a hacer trazos y desarrollar su ingenio mientras se divierte con laberintos, sopas de letras, dibujos por completar, crucigramas, etc. ,br> Great book with hundreds of activities that allow children to improve their visual perception, learn to draw lines and develop their ingenuity while having fun with mazes, word searches, drawings to complete, crosswords, etc.

Discusses Things That Rot And Break Down And Things That Don't, How Decomposing Things May Feed Insects Or Animals Or Help The Soil, And Talks About Recycling.