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Ada, Alma Flor and Campoy, F. Isabel
Caminos
Paths
Paperback 9781581054156 $17.95
People who are dedicated to improving the lives of
others possess special qualities. José Martí, Frida Kahlo,
and César Chávez are three such people. Explore their
lives and the way each one helped to change our world.
Ada, Alma Flor and Campoy, F. Isabel
En alas del cóndor
On the Wings of the Condor
Paperback 9781581058123 $17.95
Take a journey into the remarkable history and culture of
Spanish-speaking lands. You will find that the people are
tenacious, industrious, wise, and creative as you marvel
at well-known Hispanic artists’ extraordinary illustrations.
Ada, Alma Flor and Campoy, F. Isabel
Ojos del jaguar
Eyes of the Jaguar
Paperback 9781581057997 $17.95
Many pre-Columbian civilizations of today’s Latin
America were very advanced for their times. You will
read about their progress in agriculture, their research
and understanding of medicinal plants, architecture,
and astronomy, their intricate writing systems, and their
prodigious literary and artistic productions. The text is
easy to read and poetic. The illustrations are thoroughly
researched and masterfully done by renowned Mexican
illustrator Felipe Dávalos.
Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Española/
Piña-Rosales, Gerardo
Hablando bien se entiende la gente
Speaking Well Makes the World Go ‘Round
Paperback 9781603966269 $14.99
This handy reference manual developed by the
Academia
Norteamericana de la Lengua Española
(North American
Academy of the Spanish Language) provides hundreds
of tips to help U.S. Spanish speakers maintain proper
Spanish language standards. Three hundred easy-to-
read mini-chapters have a light and practical approach
to addressing the most common errors made by Spanish
speakers.
Badía, Arnhilda
Hispanos en EE.UU.: Haciendo
historia
Hispanics in the U.S.A.: Making History
Paperback 9781598206159 $14.95
This book brings to life Hispanic individuals who have
contributed greatly to the development and growth of
American society and are considered role models for the
new generations of Latinos growing up in the U.S.A.
Activity Book Available
Paperback 9781598209754 $6.95
Boehm, Kate Jerome
¿Quién fue Amelia Earhart?
Who Was Amelia Earhart?
Paperback 9781603964319 $8.99
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many “firsts.” In 1932,
she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic
Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly
across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious
disappearance in 1937 while attempting a flight around
the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart’s life a
fascinating story.
Brallier, Jess
¿Quién fue Albert Einstein?
Who Was Albert Einstein?
Paperback 9781603964272 $8.99
Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein—but what exactly
did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert
Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For
instance, do they know that he was expelled from school
as a kid? Finally, here’s the story of Albert Einstein’s life,
told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the
world he lived in and changed.
Brice, Raphael
El arroz, ese grano tan pequeño que alimenta
al mundo
Rice, That Small Grain Which Feeds the World
Paperback 9789707700918 $8.99
In which countries is rice consumed daily? Several
countries in Asia, including China, India, and Vietnam,
eat rice for lunch and dinner. Includes an interesting
comparison between traditional and technological means
of farming, as well as information on the ecosystem of a
rice field. It ends with traditional rice riddles and a recipe.
INFORMATIONAL TEXTS - INTERMEDIATE (cont’d)
Hablando
bien
se entiende la gente
Consejos de la
A
CADEMIA
N
ORTEAMERICANA
DE
LA
L
ENGUA
E
SPAÑOLA
para mejorar su español
Gerardo Piña-Rosales, Jorge I.Covarrubias,
JoaquínSegura,DanielFernández (eds.)
INFORMATIONAL
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