Sevilla

Young Martin's grandfather was once a world explorer, and now he has given Martin a key that opens the door to his secret storeroom. In this book, a sandstorm greets Martin as he visits Egypt's great Sphinx. He goes on to explore the pyramids, where he learns about ancient Egypt's pharaohs, and then he travels to the Valley of Kings, to Luxor, once the capital of ancient Egypt, and to Karnak, the city of ancient temples.

The author tells about the origin and development of two Spanish romances: The Alfambra woman buried alive and The lovers of Teruel. The first recounts the infidelity of a lecherous woman, the Countess of Alfambra, who betrays her husband by delivering him to his enemy; and whose final dénouement is the defeat of the adulterous couple and their being condemned to death by being burnt at the stake. The Story of the Lovers of Teruel recounts the tragic life of one of the members of the Marcilla family, enamoured of a rich damsel who returned his love. However, her father's refusal to consent...

This colorful counting book uses catchy rhymes and vibrant illustrations to help children count from 1 to 20 and then in groups of 10 to 100 using the popular cereal's O's as units. "Food is a major part of every toddler's day, and food is the focus here: holding it, playing with it, eating it, and, also, counting it, so that numbers become a natural part of breakfast, and concepts are learned through crunchy physical facts.

Plymouth Rock chickens and Silkie chickens are just a couple of the many breeds of chickens living on farms. Readers will learn how farmers raise chickens and what different breeds are called. This high-interest book combines eye-catching photographs with manageable text to best reach its readers. Readers will love learning chicken fun facts, while gaining an understanding of why chickens are farmyard staples. Text is supported by a variety of tools, including a picture glossary, table of contents, index, and additional websites.

Dos niños viven una aventura en el monte, acompañados de un joven investigador. Las relaciones entre estos personajes, junto a los abuelos de los niños, sirven de pretexto a la autora para desarrollar el tema fundamental de la obra: la protección de la naturaleza.