¿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.

52 actividades para talleres de poesía infantil agrupados en tres capítulos: 1. Poesís oral y floclore. 2. Juegos con poemas. 3. Un cuento en verso: La Bruja Pimienta.

Por las viejas calles y por los tranquilos canales de Venecia, se mueven unos curiosos seres envueltos en aires de misterio. Adoptan la forma de gatos, pero hay quien dice que en realidad son leones. Todos tienen un secreto que contar, una historia que puede llegar, enviada por el mar, a cualquiera de nuestras playas dentro de una botella de cristal.

Climb aboard for a journey into the world of trains! In this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers learn about the history of trains, the different uses for them, and the different types and parts including freight cars, box cars, passenger cars, and the caboose. With detailed photos, informative text, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers delighted from cover to cover!

La lluvia es un fenómeno atmosférico que consiste en la precipitación de gotas de agua. La intensidad de las lluvias se mide en milímetros de agua caída, es decir, la altura de agua caída recogida en una superficie plana y medida en milímetros. Un milímetro de agua de lluvia equivale a 1 litro de agua por m2, que es otra forma de medir la cantidad de agua de lluvia. Muy pronto va a llover y los niños están listos para explorar y averiguar todo lo que ocurre cuando las negras y amenazantes nubes se juntan. ¿Te has detenido a pensar de dónde viene la lluvia o adónde va?, ¿cómo se ...