Beethoven

There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs of soil, water, and sun. Young readers find out that acres of grass come from the tiniest of seeds. With this knowledge, they'll never look at someone mowing the lawn in the same way again. Full-color photographs closely correlate with the accessible narrative, which is written especially for emerging readers.

What did people use to buy things before money was invented? Where is money made? Find out in this inviting book that informs readers about coins, paper money, the Federal Reserve, exchange rates, and checking accounts. Featuring a timeline of money's history, detailed photos, stimulating facts, clear, informational text, and a glossary that will assist in improving vocabulary, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title will keep readers engaged from cover to cover.

Ambientada en Zúrich, esta novela de misterio y amor entre dos adolescentes toma el nombre de una escultura de Rodin, "El beso", reproducido en la puerta del Infierno en uno de los edificios más emblemáticos de la ciudad. Por casualidad, los muchachos encuentran la escultura en el fondo del lago y la guardan. Poco después descubren que la policía busca a una banda de ladrones en la que parece estar involucrada una vecina del muchacho, anciana y encantadora...

Fotografías que cuentan historias explora dos narraciones entremezclades: la historia de la fotografía en México y la historia de México en fotografías. Mediante preguntas, el libro aborda el riquísimo panorama y fotográfico al que contribuyeron autores mexicanos y extranjeros desde 1840.