El sistema óseo (The Skeletal System)

El guardabarrera Nino Zarcuto y su mujer, Minica, viven en una modesta caseta amarilla, junto a un pozo y a un olivo sarraceno, en medio de un paisaje árido, acariciado por el cercano mar y por la luz. Se aman, son felices y, tras algunas dificultades, por fin están esperando un hijo. Sin embargo, estamos en 1942 y la violencia es un torbellino vertiginoso que engulle a los dos cónyuges y se lleva al hijo que esperaban.

Manuela, periodista y fotógrafa, tiene que cumplir con la difícil tarea de entrevistar a Javier Bardo, el actor revelación del momento, conocido por su animadversión a conceder entrevistas a la prensa. Manuela le toma unas fotos y esto le traerá complicaciones; además esta entrevista cambiará su vida ... El relato se desarrolla en la ciudad catalana de Sitges, coincidiendo con el famoso Festival de Cine.--Quatrième de couverture.

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for...

Shapes in the City takes readers on an urban journey, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter on buildings, sidewalks, and signs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they hunt for shapes in the city. A labeled diagram helps readers identify shapes in a city scene, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about shapes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Shapes in the City also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an...