¿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.

Morris es capaz de realizar hazañas sorprendentes, pero no sabe qué es esa "cosa" terrible que persigue a su hermano, algo con forma de monstruo, de oveja y de esponja jabonosa. ¿Lograrán Morris y sus amigos ayudar a Rayujo?

¡Tu primer libro para pensar en grande! Es importante decir siempre la verdad, aunque sea difícil. ¿Sabes que decía Sócrates sobre la verdad? A menudo, los más pequeños son quienes primero formulan las grandes preguntas de la humanidad. La serie Grandes ideas para pequeños filósofos toma prestadas las ideas de importantes pensadores para dar respuestas muy sencillas a preguntas muy complicadas.

Año de Nuestro Señor de 1209. Braira huye del exterminio de sus hermanos cátaros y se refugia en la corte de Aragón, bajo la protección de la reina Constanza, recién desposada con Federico II de Sicilia; un príncipe empeñado en llegar a ser el hombre más poderoso de su tiempo y ganarse el derecho a ser llamado Estupor del Mundo. Hasta su isla viaja la joven occitana, llevando consigo el secreto de su fe y una rara habilidad que pronto atraerá sobre ella la atención del monarca, convirtiéndola en protagonista de una trepidante sucesión de aventuras- el talento para interpretar las ...

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.