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Looking at POLAND: Did you know that more horses are raised in Poland than in any other European country? Looking at Poland, you will see the steep slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, the patchwork farmland of the central plains, and the crystal-clear lakes that dot the north. Learn about life in Poland, from shipyards to salt mines and from cottages to castles.

Looking at VENEZUELA: Did you know that Angel Falls, in Venezuela, is the highest waterfall in the world? Looking at Venezuela, you will see the snow-covered peaks of the Andes Mountains, the flat-topped cliffs of the Guiana Highlands, and the colorful plants and animals of the rain forest. Learn about life in Venezuela, from the Maracaibo Basin to Margarita Island and from oil rigs to orchids.

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.

[English] What is the difference between a savanna and a prairie? How do bison, zebras, and other grazers avoid hungry grassland predators? Trek across the plant-covered landscape of this book, and find out what makes grasslands one of Earth's treasures. [Spanish] ¿Qué diferencia hay entre una sabana y una pradera? ¿Cómo escapan los bisontes y las cebras de los depredadores? Camina entre los altos pastos de este libro. Descubrirás por qué los pastizales son uno de los grandes tesoros de la Tierra.

Una novela poderosa y sensorial, en la línea de El perfume de Patrick Süskind. Una lectura macabra, provocadora y compulsiva. Karl es un niño con un oído extraordinario que se siente abrumado por el ruido que tiene soportar al estar con más gente. Ya de bebé no soporta estar cerca del latido del corazón de su madre. Poco a poco, este niño peculiar que vive en el sótano y prácticamente no sale de casa, descubre que matar es la única manera de liberar a la gente de sus penas y preocupaciones. Matar se convierte en el mayor acto posible de amor y en la única manera de poder vivir en...

In My Friend Has Down Syndrome, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who have Down syndrome, how Down syndrome may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who have Down syndrome. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to empathetic and inlude all kinds of friends.