Harriet Tubman

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

Colorful photographs and English and Spanish text teach children some of the many things different animals can do, from fly and swim to eat and do tricks. On board pages.

Samuel y Carmen, los protagonistas de " Un hoyo profundo al pie de un olivo " (El duende verde, no 132), sufrieron una separación cruel. Samuel está en Fez, ciudad de Marruecos, Carmen en Sevilla. Ya no son niños, pero sí jóvenes, y aún les queda mucha vida; siguen enamorados y cada uno en su soledad sueña con que algún día, en algún lugar, puedan encontrarse. En aquella época, una mujer soltera no era bien mirada y Carmen sufre la presión de la familia y de los amigos para que acepte en matrimonio a otro hombre que la solicita. Ella resiste porque no pierde la esperanza de que...

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.