Cuando la selva desaparece

Books in this series introduce children to simple forces. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that show how different forces are at work in the world around us.

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. This gentle, encouraging book introduces and explains what listening means, why it’s important, and how to listen well. Realistic examples and inviting full-color illustrations bring the concepts to life. The focus throughout is on the positive results of being a good listener. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with ways to reinforce the skills being taught, questions to invite lively discussion, and listening games to play. Now children and adults can enjoy our ...

Valentía de una voz indomable En un lenguaje coloquial, sin pretensiones, pero con la honestidad de quien abre su espíritu contestatario y vehemente en continua ebullición, Apolinar Beltrán Villazón nos presenta su primer libro de poesía, Raíces rojas, que busca abrirse espacio en las letras regionales desde su entorno cotidiano, desde su lucha permanente por lograr una expresión libre y de alto significado ético, que tiene la valentía de levantar su voz incorruptible e indomable, en medio de un territorio que, como él mismo lo señala en uno de sus textos, posee la doble...