Titoli in Geografia e culture

Una biografía premiada de una mujer nahua que enseñó y preservó la cultura de su pueblo a través del modelaje para artistas famosos, escrita por la autora Gloria Amescua.

The city of Mousetepec is a lively place filled with color, music, and alegría (joy). But everything changes one night when the shadow of un gato appears, growing larger and larger until it looms over the whole city. Fiestas are cancelled and the mercado empties as the cat terrorizes the townsfolk. To save their town, two little mouse siblings—Vida and her brother, Máximo—make a brave plan to scare away the cat after a bright, fantastical creature called an alebrije appears to them in a dream.

WINNER! Lollies 2024 Book Awards – Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book THE FUNNIEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR! Welcome to the Antarctic, where an intrepid bunch of explorers is making an in-depth study of penguins. Penguins. Penguins. Penguins. So many penguins … But one young explorer has...

Eleven-year-old Norman Ollestad is no stranger to extreme situations. Whether it's surfing big swells off Topanga Beach or skiing in a blizzard, he has braved one adrenaline-rush adventure after another, pushed by his thrill-seeking father to realize that "anything's possible." And with Dad by his side, sometimes Norman believes him. That motto is put to the ultimate test when the small plane Norman and his dad are aboard is engulfed by a snowstorm and crashes in the San Gabriel Mountains—with deadly consequences.

As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned to grind corn in a metate, twist yarn with her toes, and weave on a loom. By the fire, she listened to stories of her community’s joys, suffering, and survival, and wove them into her heart. When the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers such as Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, and Tina Modotti.

The blockbusting worldwide bestseller, about Tina the rescue golden retriever, now in a specially adapted children’s edition! 🐾 A ‘tail’ like no other – the heartwarming story of resilience, kindness and true friendship. The perfect gift this Christmas. Niall Harbison set up Happy...

This fascinating addition to the best-selling Who Was...? series does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about Jesus and places in his life in the context of his world when Jerusalem was part of the Roman...

Learn how Lady Diana Spencer became the People's Princess as she takes her place in the ranks of the Who Was? series. A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse-drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real life fairytale princess. Although the...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Florida in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Florida? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Georgia in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Georgia? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Texas in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Texas? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Ohio with Who HQ! Learn about everything from its crucial positioning in the Civil War to the Ohio State University in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Illinois with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the origins of the blues, gospel, and jazz to the history of the Chicago World’s Fair in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of California with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the stars of Hollywood to the miles of coastal views in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of New York with Who HQ! Learn about everything from Broadway and the bustle of New York City to the natural beauty of Niagara Falls in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was?...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Pennsylvania in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Pennsylvania? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination...

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9. At age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a...

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this awesome ninth installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchops pack their bags for the US capital, Washington D.C.! Stanley’s been chosen to receive a medal of honor in the...

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this surprising seventh installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the flattest kid on Earth makes his way to China! Watch out, Stanley! Ouch! Stanley accidentally caused twin acrobats Yin...

READ BY EMILIA FOX. Melrose and Croc are two irresistible new characters from the creator of the popular Blue Kangaroo series, Emma Chichester Clark READ BY EMILIA FOX. Our endearing duo are thrilled to be taking an exciting trip to town. Little Green Croc just can’t wait to rush off into the...