Diccionario ideológico

Por una parte, la guía perfecta para aprender de dónde vienen nuestras distintas lenguas: su origen, por qué se crean controversias, por qué cambian. Y por otra, un tratado de la historia de nuestros pueblos. Escrito con estilo claro y ameno, Historia de las lenguas hispánicas contada para incrédulos es el libro ideal para todo aquel con deseos de aprender a expresarse mejor con ese magnífico instrumento que es nuestra lengua, tenga la edad que tenga.

El nacimiento de las lenguas, su extensión, el arraigo en un pueblo y su desaparición avanzan junto con los acontecimientos que dan forma a la Historia. Es un ciclo continuo e inmutable. En esos cambios permanentes, el ser humano ha sentido desde siempre la necesidad de ser bilingüe y así, si un viajero desea decir algo en cualquier rincón del planeta, intentará hablar el latín actual, que es el inglés; hace dos mil años ese mismo viajero intentaría expresarse en el inglés de entonces, que era el latín. Las lenguas son, pues, numerosas y diversas. Las que han influido en la...

José Martí was barely 16 years old when he began to fight for the independence of his homeland through his writing. At 17 he was declared an enemy of Spain and sentenced to six years of prison and hard labor. But that did not stop him. Martí dedicated his life to defending Cuba's right to independence. Today he is remembered and honored as a man of integrity--brilliant and courageous--and as a lover of freedom and peace.

Many people know that Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity through lightning, but he was also a great inventor and helped write the Declaration of Independence! Young readers will learn about Franklin's life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and features plenty of vibrant images, supportive text, "Fun Fact" boxes, and an accommodating timeline, glossary, and index. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

'No Means No!' is a children's picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially those relating to her body and personal boundaries. This book can be read to children from 3 to 9 years. It is a springboard for discussions regarding children's choices and their rights. The 'Note to the Reader' at the beginning of the book and the 'Discussion Questions' on the final pages, guide and enhance this essential discussion. It is crucial that our children, from a very young age, are taught to have a clear, strong voice in regards to their...

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War by delving into major social studies topics in this project-based examination. The volume presents a series of broad questions touching on major themes in the social studies curriculum. Each question is accompanied by several paragraphs examining that question in the context of the Cold War, as well as a detailed project that prompts readers to think critically and present their findings or opinions in a particular format, such as a poster with side-by-side comparisons, a persuasive essay, or a class presentation.