Romeo y Julieta

Un escritor rebusca en un puesto de libros y encuentra un poema narrado en primera persona, que desvela la historia terrible de una mujer y su amado en plena época de posguerra. El escritor trata de encontrar a los verdaderos protagonistas de los hechos narrados, pero su búsqueda parece llevarle a encontrar otras cosas. ¿Dónde empieza la realidad y dónde acaba la ficción? Estupenda novela que muestra el amor y el ansia de conocer la verdad.

Nuri, a refugee living in Spain, reflects on daily life in the refugee camp as well as the pain of war, his fears and hopes, and his desire to begin a better life for the future.

A human hand is found in the zoo's elephant enclosure. The rest of the teacher and ardent environmentalist turns up on the lawn. Although admired by his students, nearly everyone else seems to have a reason to want him dead.

"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."

Paleontologists are scientists who study dinosaur bones. This book introduces their job from start to finish. The Descubrámoslo (Let’s Find Out) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

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.