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.

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.

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.

This folklore treasure chest is filled with tongue twisters, riddles, poems, songs, and stories. These timeless tales, and the Victorian illustrations that accompany them, highlight the joys of children's daily activities. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Presents the life story of the Mexican-American labor leader who helped achieve justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.

Susana y Alfredo son hermanos mellizos y cada uno, por su cuenta, quiere formar una pandilla con sus amigos del colegio. Una de chicas, una de chicos... Ambas pandillas se pondrán pruebas para ver quién hace las cosas mejor. ¿Hasta qué punto la unión es más importante que el orgullo? Una novela que demuestra que es mejor olvidar los prejuicios.

Babur quiere aprender a leer y a escribir, hacer nuevos amigos y jugar con ellos en el patio. Pero como es un gigante, todos tienen miedo de él y, además, no puede ir a la escuela. Se siente muy solo y, tarde tras tarde, contempla desde su jardín cómo los chicos del pueblo se divierten y cantan, se ríen y bailan... Hasta que un día conoce a Isabel, su primera gran amiga. Una maravillosa historia de superación y de amistad.