Que Es Un Acuerdo? (What Is Compromise?)

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.

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.

A lift-the-flap book showing milestones in a baby's development during pregnancy and the mother's experiences as it grows.

La vida de Alejandro García-Duran es intensa y desbordante. En estas páginas se pretende rescatar al Alejandro con conciencia social, al justo, al padre Alejandro de Las Arenas, al escolapio incómodo, al padrecito callejero, a Chinchachoma...Perfiles diversos que definen su apostolado. A lo largo de ocho capítulos que recorren la trayectoria vital en diversos escenarios geográficos, intentamos acercarnos al perfil de los callejeros y, finalmente, damos voz, a través de sus testimonios, a algunas de las personas que compartieron con él la difícil tarea de luchar por los niños y niñas ...

TACITAS MILAGRODAS: CAFÉ PARA TODOS, es una obra corta de auto-ayuda y de auto-corrección, salpicada de humor, de filosofía popular, y de espiritualidad. Con mensajes directos, sencillos, pero,profundos a la vez. Está escrita en forma amena,con sencillez,humildad, sinceridad,pero, sobretodo, con MUCHO AMOR. En cada una de sus páginas encontrarás un mensaje con el cual podrás identificarte Fácilmente, ya que la sabiduría popular que destila este libro, no le es ajena a nadie. Es una recolección de refranes del folklore dominicano, pero, también hace referen- cia a refranes communes...

For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? What exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered with this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and the "Make the Grade" fact boxes.