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.

"Eran diez los mariachis. Ahora solo quedan nueve. Ay, caramba, ¿qué pasó? ¡La guitarra se rompió! Cuenta hacia atrás con esta simpática banda de diez mariachis."--P. [4] of cover.

¿Qué es un “experimento mental”? Como nos dice Martin Cohen, «al igual que los que se realizan en el laboratorio, son pruebas que se conciben con el fin de explorar (o de destruir) las intuiciones que tenemos sobre el funcionamiento del mundo». Este libro imprescindible para todos los amantes del saber, desde los científicos a los filósofos, recopila los 26 experimentos de esta clase más interesantes realizados a lo largo de la historia. Y no es poca sorpresa, para empezar, enterarnos de que toda la ciencia moderna se sustenta sobre los modestos cimientos que establecieron media...

Explains the process of making a book by following the production of Nancy Carlson's book, "It's Not My Fault!," through its stages of writing, illustrating, editing, designing, printing, and binding.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish biography provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the lives of famous Californians including John Muir, Dorothea Lange, Sally Ride, and Cesar Chavez. Learn about California’s history while building reading comprehension and social studies literacy. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time ...