Booker T. Washington

Tras acompañar a H. W. Bates en su exploración por el Amazonas (de 1848 a 1852), Alfred Russel Wallace emprende la exploración del archipiélago malayo con el objetivo de avanzar en los descubrimientos sobre la selección natural de las especies. De resultas de este viaje (1854-1862), y seis años después, Wallace publica The Malay Archipielago (1869), obra cumbre de la literatura de viajes y un referente de los libros de ciencias del siglo XIX. [Resumen del libro].

Severn Cullis-Suzuki was only twelve years old when he addressed the entire world: What are we doing to Earth, our home? How far can human greed go? Little Severn embarrassed the world leaders and asked them to be consistent, that their actions would reflect their words. An emotional speech, full of truths as simple as they are revealing, and even more relevant today than when it was delivered. This is a bilingual edition.

From the beach to the store, introduce beginning readers to various locations! Using colorful, clear images, and Spanish-translated, informational text, children are encouraged to recognize all the places they go. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

One of North America's most popular sports, skateboarding combines balance, dexterity, and quick reflexes. Kids will get the lowdown on streetstyle and vertical skating and learn about the board, safety, motion and balance, and how to perform kickturns, spins, rock n' roll, and more.