Grandes Migraciones

"«A mi padre lo mataron una tarde que hacía mucho sol, aunque no lo supimos en ese momento. Él estaba del otro lado del mundo, en la selva oscura de Angola.» La infancia de Ernesto termina con esa noticia, a los doce años, un día que regresa de jugar en el bosque de La Habana. A los ojos de los demás se ha convertido en el hijo de un héroe enviado, como tantos otros cubanos, a la guerra de Angola. Bajo el peso de esa responsabilidad, Ernesto comenzará a percibir la contradictoria realidad de la Revolución y a indagar obsesivamente sobre el largo periodo de la presencia cubana en...

Forces and motion are key concepts in the elementary science curriculum. This Spanish edition of How Simple Machines Work uses simple text and full-color photographs to help ELL students understand the principles behind simple machines. Each volume includes three diagrams to enhance comprehension. The text uses authentic language and is designed to build reading skills as well as knowledge of basic science concepts.

Young readers will learn the ways that César Chávez fought to protect the rights and lives of migrant workers in this inspiring Spanish-translated biography that gives history behind protests and developments of unions that Chávez led. Vivid images and an interesting timeline of Chávez's life work in conjunction with supportive text and a helpful glossary, table of contents, and index to engage readers from cover to cover.

Filled with tricks and treats, fun and food, Halloween is a day that children look forward to. At one time two separate festivals, the traditions of each gradually blended into the holiday we now celebrate on October 31.