¿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.

La democracia tiene que ver con todos, incluyendo a los niños. La democracia nos permite, por medio del diálogo, la participación y el voto para que todos podamos vivir en armonía. Con este libro podremos fomentar una educación que promueva en los niños el ejercicio responsable de su libertad, el desarrollo de su autonomía moral y la solidaridad y preocupación por el bienestar colectivo a través de la participación democrática. Democracy has to do with everyone, including children. Democracy allows us, through dialogue, participation and vote so that we can all live in harmony....

Pocos escritores han tenido una vida tan paradójica como H.P. Lovecraft, el excéntrico y solitario «escritor de espantos» de Providence, considerado por todos como el gran maestro del horror sobrenatural. Sin embargo, Lovecraft murió en el más completo anonimato, sin haber visto editado en vida un volumen de sus narraciones. Fue un misántropo incurable, y sin embargo era apreciado por todos los que le conocieron y se vio rodeado por un círculo de fieles admiradores que lucharon denodadamente para rescatar su obra del olvido. Fue un gran materialista científico enfangado en...

¿Qué cosas suceden en esta biblioteca maravillosa? ¡Un zorro se olvida de cazar ratones! ¡Un ratón aprende a hacer trucos de magia! ¡Una gallina le lee cuentos a un zorro! Un libro conmovedor para darnos nuevas ideas. . . What goes on in this marvelous library? A fox forgets to hunt rats! A rat learns to do magic tricks! A hen reads stories to a fox! This is a moving book that offers plenty of new ideas.

"Descubre más acerca del verdadero Walt Disney en esta divertida y emocionante biografía ilustrada!"--Page 4 of cover.