La familia Ciencia

This biography for new readers tells Pablo Picasso's story by describing the evolution of his art--from his Blue Period to his Rose Period to cubism. As a child in Spain, Picasso drew pigeons, bullfights, and guitars. When he left home, he painted people who were poor and lonely like he was. During his Rose Period in Paris, he painted happy pictures. Young readers can follow the most significant events of Picasso's life told in an engaging story format, as they're represented in his art.

[English]Why do maple and oak trees drop their leaves in the fall? What other animals share the forest with chipmunks, deer, and snakes? Hike through this book, and find out what makes temperate deciduous forests one of Earth's treasures. [Spanish]¿Por qué al arce y al roble se les caen las hojas en el otoño? ¿Qué otros animales comparten el bosque con las ardillas listadas, los venados y las serpientes? Da un paseo por este libro. Descubrirás por qué los bosques templados son uno de los grandes tesoros de la Tierra.

An illustrated survey of the history and customs of the native North Americans who were members of hundreds of different tribes with varying lifestyles over the centuries.

Eleven-year-old Jenny, whose family came from Russia to America to start a new life, meets the famous Russian composer on his 1891 trip to the New World and writes about it in her diary.