Los Protectores

Claudio's new teacher, Maraia Delores, is an immigrant to the country. Claudio wonders why he can't be an immigrant as well. Throughout the school year he and his class learn about immigrants and how they are viewed by people already living in the country.

When her mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her father gave her lessons in brushwork and color. When polio kept her bedridden for nine months, drawing saved her from boredom. When a bus accident left her in unimaginable agony, her paintings expressed her pain and depression - and eventually, her joys and her loves. Over and over again, Frida Kahlo turned the challenges of her life into art. Now Jonah Winter and Ana Juan have drawn on both the art and the life to create a playful, insightful tribute to one of the twentieth century's most influential artists. Viva Frida!

¡¿Cómo es posible?! ¡Chillííí! En mi ausencia, el profesor Voltio ha instalado un sistema especial de seguridad y ahora estoy encerrado dentro de mi propia casa. ¿Quieres ayudarme a salir? Disponemos de un plano y de muchas pistas... ¡Será una aventura que te hará vibrar los bigotes! Un libro de actividades para pasarlo en grande.

Need it or want it — what's the difference? Needs are things people cannot live without, such as food, water, and shelter. Let's explore the differences between the concepts of needs and wants! The Me Pregunto (I Wonder) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills.

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...