La tierra y la importancia del agua

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.

Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn. This book presents sharing as a positive choice, then describes four ways to share. It points out that sharing goes beyond things: children can also share their knowledge, their creativity, and their time. What if they don't want to share, or someone won't share with them? These topics are covered, too. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrationshelp children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing.

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.

If you look close enough, a butterfly can grow up right before your eyes. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting look at the journey butterflies make. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant, full-color photographs show caterpillars grow to adulthood, taking flight to travel around the world.