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

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.

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.

"Los perros en mi vida" captura el amor y la calidez compartida entre la Maestra Suprema Ching Hai y sus numerosos perros con fotos a todo color y leyendas poéticas escritas desde el punto de vista de los caninos. La Maestra Suprema Ching Hai había estado compilando estos conmovedores cuentos de perros desde que comenzó a adoptarlos, uno tras otro, de los refugios en 2001. Fue un viaje milagroso para estos perros en su renacimiento a través de su compasión. Los lectores de este libro verán a los perros bajo una nueva luz: ¡seres nobles con mucho amor!

Tells the story, through graphic novel format, of Harriet Tubman and her life as a leader on the Underground Railroad.

Un líder asesinado, una duda, una locura ¿fingida?, una venganza. William Shakespeare estrenó Hamlet entre 1600 y 1602... ¿sigues pensando que los clásicos son cosa del pasado?

Este libro es una divertida herramienta para entender mejor los pasajes del Evangelio, como las Bienaventuranzas, y comprobar que son muy actuales.