Simetría del Ritmo (Tablet)

While the Great Depression was indisputably a difficult period in American history, it did lead to certain developments that we still benefit from today. One for the most significant examples of this is Social Security, which helps a whole generation of retired Americans. The book offers a concise description of the Great Depression, including analysis of its causes and its effects. Chapters focus on different aspects of the period, including culture, the arts, and science and technology. The dynamic design displays images of posters and experiences from the Depression era. This informative,...

Este poemario es el mapa de los silencios entre cada latido y su madrugada. Contiene los ecos, sus ecos. Son las huellas de un sueño que quedó en esbozo. Que tiñó mi alma de los colores más brillantes y la dejó para siempre desnuda. Son versos de silencio. Sus espinas son inevitables y como todas me recuerdan que viví con intensidad cada instante tras aquel espejo donde todo resultaba demasiado bello para creerse de verdad. Puede ser la última página escrita de ese libro de final precipitado, casi abismal. Dicen que esa última parte llega solo con la muerte, que siempre se anda...

English-Spanish bilingual edition teaches young children simple manners and kind behavior. When children are kind, courteous, and respectful, people enjoy being around them and reciprocate with the same behavior. Use this English-Spanish bilingual book to teach manners and help young children understand the importance of showing politeness, speaking kindly, using basic courtesies (“please,” “thank you,” “excuse me”), and respecting the feelings of others. A section at the back of the book, in both English and Spanish, provides questions for discussion, scenarios, and role-play...

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...