Contar Leones

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging, Spanish book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

"La fábula de la Montaña Mágica" nos hace creer de nuevo en los misterios del bosque, de los árboles, las plantas y los animales. Enanos, ninfas del aire y seres de la oscuridad, rescatados de los cuentos de hadas, nos acercan a su propio universo en el que todo puede ocurrir y en el que a cada vuelta del camino encontramos una aventura aún más fantástica. Un mundo mágico se esconde en el interior de una montaña muy especial, donde la más increíble de las historias nos espera para poder salvar no sólo la Montaña Mágica, sino también todo el planeta. ¿Podrán los protagonistas...

When Edward goes to school for the first time, he isn't quite ready to join in with the other children. The author delights us once again with her warmth and humor.

The second title of Jorge Argueta's popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrates the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food. Now available in paperback, Arroz con leche / Rice Pudding is the second title of Jorge Argueta’s popular bilingual Cooking Poems series, celebrating the joys of preparing, eating and sharing food. From sprinkling the rice into the pot, to adding a waterfall of milk, cinnamon sticks, salt stars and sugar snow, Jorge Argueta’s recipe is not only easy to follow, it is a poetic experience. The lively illustrations by Fernando Vilela feature an enthusiastic...