My World Learner's Dictionary

Describes the U.S. Navy, including their vehicles such as jets, aircraft carriers, and submarines, their weapons, and some of the different jobs that members perform in the Navy. Written in English and Spanish.

Esta antología conjuga humor y fantasía para recoger historias y tradiciones de Suecia, Etiopía, Marruecos, Panamá, Brasil, Norteamérica, India, España, Rusia, Sumeria e incluso Alaska, escritas por varias autoras que tienen una relación especial con el contexto en que se inspiran. Las leyendas y los relatos resaltan valores trascendentales y son ventanas al folclor de distintas latitudes. «El trol y el bautizo» (Suecia); «Aisha Kandisha y el amor de Nadim» (Marruecos); «El descubrimiento de Kaldi» (Etiopía); «La Isla del Encanto» (Panamá); «El día en que el Sací Pereré...

"This oversized book introduces children to the alarming number of species that are endangered, threatened or, unfortunately, extinct. It includes amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish, devoting an entire page to each animal. Readers will learn the threats facing each one, where each one lives or lived, including the type of habitat, its diet, size, and ongoing conservation efforts."

From war and death to school and gender equality, the Sociedad series discusses many serious issues in a way that can be easily understood by children. Although many of the situations and examples are specific to Mexico, these books can be applied to a general readership, particularly one of Hispanic origin. Reflecting on modern sciences, particularly biotechnology—from its limitations to its advances—this perceptive study answers many questions concerning cloning and genetically modified organisms, such as Why do scientists work in these arenas? What are the benefits of this technology?...