Cuentos con historia

Desde el Olimpo, Zeus vigila atento al bribón de Hermes. Mientras, en la Tierra, el valiente Perseo logra derrotar a Medusa con la ayuda de Atenea. Dioses y héroes de los Grandes Mitos griegos se entremezclan en estas Pequeñas Historias para derrotar a los monstruos más espantosos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From Mount Olympus, Zeus watches over Hermes the rascal. Meanwhile, on Earth, the brave Perseus manages to defeat Medusa with Athena's help. Gods and heroes of the great Greek mythology intermingle in these little stories to defeat the most frightening monsters.

"Greek myths have withstood the passing of time. Even today, they captivate readers of all ages because of their ability to portray the human spirit in settings that appeal to our wildest flights of fancy. Ana María Shua masterfully relates a selection of them: the creation of the universe, the birth of the Olympian Gods, and the adventures of brave heroes such as Heracles, Theseus, and Odysseus--who fight against unspeakable monsters."

An easy story, in Spanish, about a boy who cannot retrieve his goats from a neighboring field, however, a rabbit, fox, wolf, and a bee come to his aid. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying classic fairy tale stories. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Word list and a note to caregivers are included. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish.

Alexa y otros ni�os de su escuela en Costa Rica tienen un proyecto especial: ellos est�n criando cocodrilos americanos. Ella nombra a su cocodrilo "Jefe" porque parece que �l est� a cargo de los otros. Alexa le trae pollo y ranas para comer y escribe acerca de su progreso en su diario. Muy pronto, su peque�o cr�o est� tan grande como una barra grande de pan. Se ha convertido en un cocodrilo joven y es tiempo de que Alexia le diga adi�s y que Jefe regrese a la vida salvaje.