Sentirse Tímido

An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals. This addition to the acclaimed About... series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the large American bison. An afterword provides more details about the animals featured in the book. Parents and pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for...

These poems speak about the nature of the Chilean countryside, of its animals, its aromas, and its stars. These are verses that invite us to direct our gaze from the Earth to the sky, from the smallest things to the most magnificent. The rhymes and poems compiled in this anthology introduce children to the works of Gabriela Mistral, and allow them to enjoy this poetry that is "infused with heart" by the only female Latin American author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Poemas que hablan de la naturaleza propia del paisaje chileno, de sus animales, de sus aromas y de sus astros. Versos...

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.

¿Qué hay de real en las reliquias de Indiana Jones?, ¿existe el auténtico Santo Grial?, ¿estaban realmente los nazis vinculados al ocultismo?, ¿qué es el Ojo del Pavo Real?, ¿qué misterios entraña la Calavera de Cristal?, ¿los agentes soviéticos utilizaron la parapsicología?, ¿es la disciplina arqueológica tal y como se muestra en los filmes? Por fin, aquí tenemos las respuestas a éstas y otras muchas cuestiones sobre los artefactos de Indiana Jones. Este breve ensayo rastrea en todo lo que usted necesita saber sobre la verdad histórica, cultural y técnica que se esconde...