Viaje Al Sol (a Trip to the Sun) (6pack)

The sun is responsible for all life on Earth, but what exactly is it? Our star is an amazing force that can be as dangerous as it is important. From solar flares to the threat of blowing up altogether, the sun is one of the most interesting things in our solar system. Readers take a trip to the sun to see how it works and exactly what it is made of. They’ll learn about the life cycle of a star and see just how long we have until we have to find a new planet to call home. Don’t worry, they’ll be happy to learn that (hopefully) we have millions of years left!

Celebrating the life, growth, and development of baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This series--now in Spanish as well as English--employs simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it follows the adorable animal through the start of its young life. The straightforward text and large photos of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the animal's physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and...

Que los caminos que tomes, amor mío, no te lleven a darte cuenta de que estás vacío y de que tú herida, ni el alcohol, ni las fiestas o un amor a medias la pueden sanar. Que el daño que te han hecho no lo repitas porque habla más de ti que de ellos, porque quien saca las garras muestra sus propias heridas no curadas. Que no te dejen sangrando los amores de mentiras que te susurran al oído una cosa y te vienen por la espalda diciendo otra. Y sobre todo, amor mío, que el daño que vas haciendo con tu sonrisa, con tu sinceridad que vale un peso de a mentira y todas tus falsas promesas,...

This truly is a strange book. For starters, it talks to the reader. What's more, there are no colors until someone gives it color. Who is going to do this? The reader of course. What better way to do this besides with your fingers and hands? Full of tracing and marks, this story is far from a coloring book.

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...