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

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.

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.

A stinky look at the history of personal hygiene reveals fascinating facts, such as the invention of the toilet, how many times Queen Elizabeth I had a bath, how the first sewers were built, and much more.

"Datos fascinantes, ilustraciones divertidas y explicaciones claras y sencillas, ayudarán a los niños a entender el maravilloso mundo de los litorales"--Back cover.

Los bosques encantados existen en todo el mundo desde el principio de los tiempos. Pero su existencia está amenazada. Poco a poco las personas están perdiendo su don de ver con el corazón. Sólo quien es capaz de ver con el corazón puede reconocer los bosques encantados como lo que son. Un libro precioso con ilustraciones hechas con mucho cariño. Nos enseña lo esencial de la vida, aquello que muchas personas han borrado de su consciencia, aquello para lo que en nuestros tiempos ya no hay espacio. Como dice este libro, todas las personas deberían mirar muy adentro de sí mismas y...

"Tengo derecho a expresarme" examina el derecho de todos los niños a expresar su opinión y a tomar partida en aquello que afecte a sus vidas, dondequiera que vivan y ya sean pobres, no tengan hogar, sean discapacitados o deban trabajar para sobrevivir. Examina los obstáculos que a veces los niños tienen que superar para lograr este derecho.