Fantasmas de nuestra guerra

Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017 Frida Kahlo y sus Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully...

From the candiru to the lionfish, there are so many kinds of fish on Earth. While all have different methods of production, the basic life cycle is the same, from egg to spawning swimmers. Readers are introduced to this general cycle as well as the important vocabulary needed to talk about it, such as “fry” and “spawning.” Accessible language and simple diagrams throughout the book provide a way for struggling readers to tackle science curriculum content.

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.

Tras los últimos y sombríos años del reinado de Luis XIV las costumbres cambian por completo: la aristocracia se entrega al lujo, convierte el deseo en motor de su vida y hace del amor un juego presidido por una libertad absoluta que provoca unos excesos que los siglos siguientes no alcanzarán. La novela libertina da cuenta de esa realidad, con delicadeza unas veces, con crueldad otras, pero siempre con la mujer como centro de todas las pasiones, capaz de seguir el juego con delicadeza o dejarse arrastrar hasta los límites más arriesgados del deseo. Toda la sociedad del siglo se embarca ...