Travesuras en el edificio

Alfredo Ortega sabe que el oficio de un escritor es mostrarnos nuestra realidad humana a través de los personajes que protagonizan las historias. Ellos nos revelan mucho de lo que somos, de lo que anhelamos; también de lo que nos hace soñar, sufrir, imaginar. La Bruja contiene seis cuentos muy distintos entre sí,en especial por la estructura narrativa, los temas y los espacios donde se desarrollan las historias. Sin embargo, los une un tono que linda en la nostalgia, el abandono, la tristeza, los recuerdos, la esperanza. A pesar de que los cuentos de este libro son de largo aliento, la...

Huracanes y tornados is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

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.

"No matter what the weather's like outside, crafts are an easy and fun way to spend an afternoon. Whether painting with friends or making flowers out of paper, crafts can turn the day into an awesome adventure. Using simple craft supplies like paper and drawing tools, even the youngest of children can find engaging ways to play. With the help of accessible text paired with colorful photographs, early readers will experience the creative world of arts and crafts."

SHAAAARRRKK! That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Back matter includes a note about sharks and an index.