Que Es Un Acuerdo? (What Is Compromise?)

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.

Equality is a contentious issue in our society today. This is why it's important for students to be given information related to equality so they can come to reasonable conclusions of their own. Using age-appropriate language, this book discusses equality in a number of different forms and touches upon why equality is so important in a democracy. The text also explores how extreme equality, like most extremes, could be a bad and unrealistic idea. Readers will gain enough information to understand and think about this complex idea for themselves.

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.

Students will develop their geometry skills as they study the geometric shapes of modern art and read about the innovative artists who turned the art world upside down. This Spanish book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice...

Devyn Kell siempre había sido un fiel servidor de la Liga. Pero cuando descubrió que sus traiciones le estaban costando la vida a gente inocente, se negó a aceptar ese sistema corrupto. Alix Gerran pretende huir de un pasado que podría costarle la vida. Cuando comenzó a trabajar para Devyn, encontró una causa por la que luchar. Pero sus fantasmas la acosan y los viejos enemigos de Devyn se han vuelto letales... Ante esta situación, ambos deberán decidir si quieren luchar juntos o morir en soledad.

Este libro ilustrado para niños contiene instrucciones paso a paso de actividades creativas que hacer con crayolas.

An introduction to the educational background, equipment, clothing, and various duties of a construction worker.