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Arthur disobeys his mother by playing his favorite game on her computer, which leads to a lesson in taking responsibility for one's actions. -- Arturo desobedece a su mamá al jugar su juego favorito en su computadora de ella, lo que lo lleva a una lección acerca de tomar la responsibilidad de sus acciones.
62) La lechera
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An adaptation of Aesop's fable about a milkmaid who carries a pail of milk to market daydreaming about the things she will do with the money from the sale of the milk.
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Much of the detail in Santa Claus lore was added to his long history of stories in the 19th century. His storied home became the North Pole around this time. Today, the North Pole is symbolic of Santa, and sending letters there may be an essential part of the Christmas season. Beginning readers will be in awe of how this story came to be and can read more about real-life "North Poles," such as Santa's Village in Finland. Colorful historical illustrations...
64) Todo sobre Santa
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"How does Santa make it around the world delivering presents in one night? Where did that notion even come from? The stories about Santa Claus are many and spark the imaginations of old and young alike. Starting with the tale of St. Nicholas and tracing some of the most interesting stories about the modern Santa Claus, this book for beginning readers is a must-have for anyone celebrating the Christmas season. Full-color photographs and historical...
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"Whether you call your January 6th celebration El Dia de los Reyes or the Feast of the Epiphany, you're celebrating a day dedicated to the three kings. Sometimes called the three wise men or the magi, these figures are part of the Christmas story and often appear in nativity scenes during this time of year. In some places, they're more important than Santa Claus. In this volume, readers discover the history of the three kings' story as well as how...
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"Many Christmas symbols are very old and date to before there even was a Christmas! Elves, however, were likely introduced to the mythology of Santa Claus in the 1820s with the famous poem, The Night Before Christmas. In this book, beginning readers trace these first mentions of elves to the modern-day Elf on a Shelf craze. Full-color photographs and historical illustrations complement the accessible content and bring the history of Christmas elves...
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"Historically, a carol is a song or dance of praise or joy. They used to be performed during all four seasons. Today, most young readers know the carols many people sing at Christmastime, including Oh, Christmas Tree and Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Entire radio stations will marathon-play these tunes during December. Where did the tradition for these songs begin? How are they used around the world? Beginning readers find out these facts and more within...
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"Chickens and many other animals begin their lives inside an egg. How eggs hatch is an intriguing and complex process, and it can seem like a mystery. In this engaging book, young readers learn the science behind egg development, the parts of a chicken egg, and how chicks break out of their shells. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate language allow readers to better understand one of life's ... intricate processes"--
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"Equality is a contentious issue in our society today. This is why it's important for students to be given information related to equality so they can come to reasonable conclusions of their own. Using age-appropriate language, this book discusses equality in a number of different forms and touches upon why equality is so important in a democracy. The text also explores how extreme equality, like most extremes, could be a bad and unrealistic idea....
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En 1846, los viajeros que se dirijan a California quedó atrapado en las montañas más altas de la Sierra Nevada. Ventisqueros rodeado sus refugios, y el suministro de alimentos ha disminuido. ¿Cómo se mantuvieron vivos sigue siendo uno de los más terribles historias de la historia de los ESTADOS UNIDOS. Sin embargo, algunos hechos que han salido a la luz recientemente, mediante excavaciones arqueológicas serán una sorpresa incluso aquellos...
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It isn't always easy to deal with people we disagree with, but knowing how to listen to other points of view is a critical life skill. In this book, students will learn why respectfully listening to other people's opinions is important for the common good. The accessible text touches on aspects of the C3 Framework for Social Studies and explores the numerous benefits of listening carefully to others, even when we don't see eye to eye with them.
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Most students understand it's important for them to pay attention in class so they can learn and do well on exams. This book takes a closer look at how paying attention in class affects the common good of the entire classroom. Readers will have a better understanding of how their actions can positively and negatively impact others around them.