Trampas mentales

Where did the sunflower come from? How does it grow so tall? How can its thin stalk support such a large and heavy head? These and many other questions are answered in this dazzling book. Using lushly detailed illustrations and photographs, the book takes us inside the sunflower to examine its stem, root system, leaves, and flowering heads, proving an understanding of this unique plant's structure, growth, flowering, reproduction, and cultivation.

In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers get to discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary, index, and table of contents to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Children will be excited and engaged as they read through to also learn about the many American Indian tribes of the past, including the...

"While preparing for Christmas in Puerto Rico, seven-year-old Esmeralda asks the Three Magi for a baby doll like her cousin's, but when they bring something else instead she gains a deeper understanding of the meaning of the holiday."

La democracia tiene que ver con todos, incluyendo a los niños. La democracia nos permite, por medio del diálogo, la participación y el voto para que todos podamos vivir en armonía. Con este libro podremos fomentar una educación que promueva en los niños el ejercicio responsable de su libertad, el desarrollo de su autonomía moral y la solidaridad y preocupación por el bienestar colectivo a través de la participación democrática. Democracy has to do with everyone, including children. Democracy allows us, through dialogue, participation and vote so that we can all live in harmony....