Nacida en Taxco, M xico, Julissa Arce se quedaba en su pintoresco pueblo durante meses con sus dos hermanas, una ni era y su abuela, mientras que sus padres viajaban incansablemente a Estados Unidos con la esperanza de construir una casa y buscar mejores oportunidades para sus ni os. Un d a, sus padres deciden traer a Julissa a Texas a vivir con ellos. A partir de ese entonces, Julissa vivi en secreto como una inmigrante indocumentada. Sin embargo, seg n con el pasar de los a os, Julissa gan una prestigiosa beca y obtuvo su grado universitario con honores, consiguiendo varios xitos en su camino hasta convertirse en vicepresidenta del banco norteamericano Goldman Sachs. En esta adaptaci n para j venes lectores, la historia de Julissa es prueba de que todo es posible. Su inspiradora trayectoria ofrece una mirada profunda al mundo poco comprendido de una nueva generaci n de inmigrantes indocumentados en los Estados Unidos: ni os que son tus vecinos, que se sientan a tu lado en clase o que incluso pueden ser uno de tus mejores amigos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A remarkable true story from social justice advocate and national bestselling author Julissa Arce about her journey to belong in America while growing up undocumented in Texas. Born in the picturesque town of Taxco, Mexico, Julissa Arce was left behind for months at a time with her two sisters, a nanny, and her grandma while her parents worked tirelessly in America in hopes of building a home and providing a better life for their children. That is, until her parents brought Julissa to Texas to live with them. From then on, Julissa secretly lived as an undocumented immigrant, went on to become a scholarship winner and an honors college graduate, and climbed the ladder to become a vice president at Goldman Sachs. This moving, at times heartbreaking, but always inspiring story will show young readers that anything is possible. Julissa's story provides a deep look into the little-understood world of a new generation of undocumented immigrants in the United States today-kids who live next door, sit next to you in class, or may even be one of your best friends.
Calvin is sad that his friends next door are moving away, especially when he realizes that Harper, the biggest bully at Carver Elementary, is moving in Meanwhile, competition at the school science fair is heating up, and Calvin must decide what to do when his data doesn't prove his theory. Can Calvin avoid trouble with Harper and still win the science fair?
Calvin est triste porque sus amigos de la casa de al lado se mudan, en especial cuando se da cuenta de que Harper, el peor bravuc n de la Primaria Carver, vivir en esa casa Mientras tanto, se est animando el clima de la competencia para la feria de ciencias de la escuela. Calvin debe decidir qu hacer cuando sus datos no confirman su teor a. Podr Calvin evitar los problemas con Harper y, adem s, ganar la feria de ciencias de la escuela?
Nada permanece enterrado para siempre Maureen Johnson nos presenta una sofisticada historia de asesinato y misterio, ambientada en la remota regi n monta osa de Vermont. Perfecta para los fans de Agatha Christie.
Stevie Bells es una entusiasta fan de cr menes reales. Y qu mejor lugar para profundizar en sus conocimientos que en el Colegio Ellingham, el centro privado fundado
en la d cada de los treinta por el millonario exc ntrico Albert Ellingham en las remotas monta as de Vermont? Poco despu s de su inauguraci n la esposa e hija de
Ellingham fueron secuestradas por alguien que se hac a llamar Perverso, adem s una alumna fue asesinada. Alg n tiempo despu s encontraron el cuerpo sin vida de su esposa, pero el de su hija, Alice, nunca apareci . Stevie tiene la intenci n de resolver el caso.
Pero Perverso regresa por sorpresa y la muerte visita a Ellingham. El pasado ha salido de su tumba.
Through the Aanjibimaadizing Project, an initiative of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, sixteen first speakers have teamed with linguists, teachers, and Ojibwe language experts to create this new literature for Ojibwe language learners. Conceived and presented only in Ojibwe, the stories reflect a rare authenticity as they transmit cultural values, increase vocabulary, and reinforce identity. Anooj Inaajimod (They Tell All Kinds of Things) was written for teachers, students, and Ojibwe language and culture enthusiasts ages ten and above.
In this anthology of twenty-three charming and original stories, people get into and out of trouble, make and solve problems, and have funny and surprising adventures. The tellings range from hilarious personal reminiscences to legendary exploits, both modern and historical. From the true story of a family that adopted and raised a baby deer until nursing the fawn became too painful for its adoptive human mother to the story of a squirrel accidentally scampering onto the back of an owl and being taken for the ride of its life across Mille Lacs Lake, here you will find Ojibwe storytelling at its finest. Agindaasodaa (let's read)
Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants
Cuando un grupo de villanos irrumpe en la ciudad, Hombre Perro acude a la acci n... y esta vez no est solo. Junto a un adorable gatito y un extraordinario robot, nuestros h roes deben unir fuerzas con un aliado inesperado: Pedrito, el gato m s malvado del mundo. Pero, podr el malvado Pedrito evitar la venganza y aventurarse en la virtud?When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?
La llegada a Idh n de Jack y Victoria corre como la p lvora entre los idhunitas contrarios a la tiran a de Ashran el Nigromante. Crecen as las esperanzas de que la ansiada profec a se cumpla y el mundo de Idh n sea liberado. Sin embargo, asumir n los protagonistas su papel? Es realmente Kirtash un aliado? Cu l ser el pr ximo movimiento de Ashran y los sheks? Desc brelo en la segunda parte de la aclamada trilog a fant stica Memorias de Idh n.
Memorias de Idh n es la exitosa trilog a de fantas a juvenil de Laura Gallego, compuesta por «La Resistencia , «Tr ada y «Pante n . Acompa a a Jack, Victoria y los dem s en la aventura m s grande de sus vidas, en una lucha por salvar a los idhunitas del gobierno de Ashran el Nigromante y los sheks, las temibles serpientes aladas. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Adapted into a anime-style fantasy series by Netflix called "The Idhun Chronicles". The news of Jack and Victoria's arrival at Idh n runs like wildfire among the Idhunites who oppose Ashran the Necromancer's tyranny. Thus, hopes grow that the long-awaited prophecy will be fulfilled and the world of Idh n will soon be liberated. However, will the protagonists assume their role? Is Kirtash really an ally? What will be the next move by Ashran and the sheks be? Find out in this second part of the acclaimed fantasy trilogy "Memories of Idh n". "Memories of Idh n" is the successful fantasy and adventure juvenile trilogy written by Spanish author Laura Gallego, made up of: La Resistencia, Tr ada, and Pante n. Join Jack, Victoria, and the others on the greatest adventure of their lives, in a fight to save the Idhunites from Ashran the Necromancer's rule and from the sheks, the fearsome winged serpents.
Es Hombre Perro malo hasta la m dula? El h roe perruno es encarcelado por un crimen que no cometi Mientras sus amigos tratan de probar su inocencia, Hombre Perro intenta encontrar su lugar entre perros y humanos. Dado que es un poco de ambas cosas, podr alguna vez sentir que es una de las dos?
Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?
El d a en que se produjo la conjunci n astral de los tres soles y las tres lunas, Ashran el Nigromante se hizo con el poder en Idh n. Tiempo despu s, en la Tierra, Jack sufre unas extra as pesadillas sobre un mundo de astros desconocidos y cielos rojos surcados por serpientes aladas. Un d a, tras presenciar el asesinato de sus padres, descubrir que sus sue os son reales y que junto con Victoria est llamado a unirse a La Resistencia, que est formada por dos idhunitas exiliados, para liberar Idh n en una batalla de proporciones inimaginables.
Memorias de Idh n es la exitosa trilog a de fantas a juvenil de Laura Gallego, compuesta por «La Resistencia , «Tr ada y «Pante n . Acompa a a Jack, Victoria y los dem s en la aventura m s grande de sus vidas, en una lucha por salvar a los idhunitas del gobierno de Ashran el Nigromante y los sheks, las temibles serpientes aladas. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Adapted into a anime-style fantasy series by Netflix called "The Idhun Chronicles". On the day of the astral merging of the three suns and the three moons, Ashran the Necromancer seized power in Idh n. Meanwhile, on Earth, Jack suffers from strange nightmares about a world of unknown stars and red skies crossed by winged serpents. One day, after witnessing his parents' murder, he discovers that his dreams are real and that both he and Victoria have been summoned to join the Resistance, which is made up of two exiled Idhunites to free Idh n in a battle of unimaginable proportions. Memories of Idh n is the successful fantasy and adventure juvenile trilogy written by Spanish author Laura Gallego, made up of: La Resistencia, Tr ada, and Pante n. Join Jack, Victoria, and the others on the greatest adventure of their lives, in a fight to save the Idhunites from Ashran the Necromancer's rule and from the sheks, the fearsome winged serpents.
