Trampas mentales

Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving--and troubled. She is a child living amidst the squalor of a boisterous home that is filled with noisy relatives and neighbors. Each day she is glued to the TV screen that blots out the painful realities of her existence and also illuminates the possibilities that lie ahead. But--click!--when the TV goes off, Sonia is taken back to real-life--the cramped, colorful world of her neighborhood and an...

This book makes learning about the concept of opposites fun, as readers discover recognizable examples of objects that are hot and cold! Using colorful photographs that connect to simple text, alongside exciting and recognizable sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about hot and cold things, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

These titles look at many of the animals typically found in zoos, covering such topics as appearance, behavior, and babies. Vivid photographs compare the habitat and diet of each animal, both in the wild and the zoo.

Power, agility, and speed combine to make sports cars fascinating. Learn about the engines, aerodynamics, and the most popular sports cars today. See these sleek machines and decide for yourself which one you would want to test drive. Fully translated Spanish text. Potencia, agilidad y velocidad generan fascinación por los autos deportivos. Aprende sobre poderosos motores y carrocerías aerodinámicas y conoce los modelos de autos deportivos más populares de hoy en día. Lee sobre estas geniales máquinas ¡y decide cuál te gustaría probar!