Beethoven

From war and death to school and gender equality, the Sociedad series discusses many serious issues in a way that can be easily understood by children. Although many of the situations and examples are specific to Mexico, these books can be applied to a general readership, particularly one of Hispanic origin. Reflecting on modern sciences, particularly biotechnology—from its limitations to its advances—this perceptive study answers many questions concerning cloning and genetically modified organisms, such as Why do scientists work in these arenas? What are the benefits of this technology?...

Take a trip to New Orleans with a young girl and her family as they attend one of the world's biggest parties: Mardi Gras! Learn all about the history of this fascinating festival as you practice subtraction strategies. This fiction math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, engaging sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction strategies relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading...

Poesía celebratoria, muescas liberadas del corazón, tonadas secuenciadas en la videncia de la ciudad y de sus gentes, pero también mirada llena de amor hacia el interior de un espacio vivencialmente sentido, volcada en transparente palabra en la que se ejercita el diestro ceremonial del verso. Emisario de ultramar se proclama el poeta, pero al mismo tiempo entrañado ciudadano de una ciudad única, para el que esas piedras, encajes o relicarios de ámbar fortalecido, son camino hacia lo eterno, espacio maduro para soñar, recinto de secretos en los que la historia se armoniza con el...

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Welcome to Canada! From its majestic mountains to its exciting sports, readers are invited to explore what makes Canada so special in this exciting, Spanish-translated nonfiction title! With informational text, fresh vocabulary, and engaging maps, readers will be engaged from beginning to end.