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Carmen viajaba en un tren desde Barcelona cuando un cruce de miradas cambió su vida para siempre. Era 1933, y Federico Escofet y Carmen Trilla ?él, capitán del ejército; ella, una esposa atrapada en un matrimonio infeliz? tejieron una historia de amor que ni las habladurías, ni la guerra civil, ni el exilio lograrían deshacer, pero que dejó en los tres hijos de Carmen la huella del desarraigo.Basada en hechos reales, Sonsoles Ónega novela la historia de una mujer valiente que reconstruyó su identidad en una España donde a las mujeres no se les permitía amar y desamar. Una...

Celebrating tolerance and acceptance, each title in this constructive and accessible series focuses on the rewards and challenges of having a friend with a disability. Everyday situations are accompanied by informative sidebars that provide details about the highlighted disability.

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...

The rock cycle has been taking place for millions of years. However, geologists have only known about this phenomenon for about 300 years. Young terrestrial explorers are introduced to different types of rocks, where in the cycle these rocks fit, and where in Earth's layers each step takes place. Fact boxes provide readers with fun additional information. A diagram helps readers make sense of the new information they're learning.