Una colonia de Pingüinos (A Penguin Colony)

When people go to sleep, bats are just waking up. While young readers may recognize the image of bats in the night skies, where they live may be less familiar. This title takes readers inside bat roosts to uncover the fascinating facts about this creature. Readers will learn the basics of bat roosts—in caves and beyond—and how they help bats survive in the wild. The text also looks at bat’s appearance, behavior, and the crucial role they play in nature’s ecosystems—topics covered in most elementary science curricula. Diagrams, fact boxes, colorful images encourage learning.

"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."

Introduce students to American civic values, and the importance of upholding these beliefs. This nonfiction Spanish-translated book encourages readers to embrace equality and responsibility. Primary source images support the text and engage readers to help them better understand the content.

En La noche de los jacintos blancos, edición definitiva, revisada y corregida por su autora, tres mujeres de la misma familia y diferentes generaciones nos hacen viajar en el tiempo y nos atrapan con sus historias y secretos. Deudora del realismo mágico, esta novela seduce al lector desde las primeras líneas y lo conduce de la mano a lo largo de toda la narración. Con una prosa poética y musical, maravillosamente construida, la autora mezcla lo mágico, lo fantástico y lo onírico; además, toma de la sabiduría popular referentes literarios de tradición oral que recupera para...