La nube en la que vivo

James Hoff tiene diecisiete años y no sabe muy bien qué quiere hacer en la vida. Solo sabe que el mundo se abalanza hacia la destrucción total, pilotado por una raza de seres (los humanos) ávidos de dinero y habituados a lujos tontos a los que no son capaces de renunciar. Sí: la situación es desesperada, y no hay nada que se pueda hacer al respecto salvo escribir textos furibundos que, al final, solo lee el profesor de Lengua. Si al menos Sadie Kinell cortara de una vez con el pesado de Will y volviera con James, tal vez este pudiera ver el mundo de manera diferente. Pero eso es tan...

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...

Who wants new pants? Not this little boy! He wants to keep his old, worn, torn, too-small pants. His mom does not agree.

Did you know that early explorers initially thought that California was an island? Learn how California was discovered with this Spanish book that focuses on the history of California. Students will learn about the contributions of Henry Hudson, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, Hernan Cortes, Francisco de Ulloa, and Sir Francis Drake. With a visually appealing layout, this primary source book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and ...