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¿Quién fue Salvador Dalí? (¿Quién fue?)
By Paula K. Manzanero, Who Hq. 2023
Learn about the fascinating career of surrealist Salvador Dalí from his early life in Spain through his public life as an…
internationally famous artist in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.Conoce la fascinante carrera del surrealista Salvador Dalí, desde sus primeros años en España hasta su vida pública como artista de fama internacional, en este nuevo libro de la serie número uno en ventas del New York Times.Most famous for his surrealist painting The Persistence of Memory and its melting clocks, Salvador Dalí combined his dreamlike ideas with his excellent technical skills to become one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. Beyond painting, Dalí pursued the arts in many other mediums including sculpture, film, fashion, photography, architecture, and more. He was friends with many of his famous contemporaries, including Picasso, Bunuel, Miro, and Duchamp. Learn about the sometimes-shy man with the instantly recognizable upturned mustache in this book for young readers that details the life of one of modern art's most celebrated figures.Más famoso por su pintura surrealista La persistencia de la memoria y sus relojes derretidos, Salvador Dalí combinó sus ideas oníricas con sus excelentes habilidades técnicas para convertirse en uno de los artistas más famosos del siglo XX. Más allá de la pintura, Dalí se dedicó a las artes en muchos otros medios, como la escultura, el cine, la moda, la fotografía, la arquitectura y más. Era amigo de muchos de sus contemporáneos famosos, incluidos Picasso, Buñuel, Miró y Duchamp. Aprende sobre el hombre a veces tímido, con un bigote reconocible al instante, en este libro para lectores jóvenes que detalla la vida de una de las figuras más célebres del arte moderno.Black in Time: The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today
By Alison Hammond, E. L. Norry. 2022
Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people and I'll tell you a secret .…
. . sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about.Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people?Yes? That's great! But if you haven't, don't worry, you're not alone, which is why I'm so excited to tell you all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally famous given the AMAZING things they've done! And we're not going to stop in the past, I'll introduce you to people making waves right here and now!From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we're going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in. So, are ready for you a journey Black in time?? Course you are, let's go!Whose Am I? /¿De quién soy? shares true life experiences about adoption, redemption, and finding our true identity in Christ, while…
providing opportunities to ask questions and engage in conversations that are often difficult for families to address.In Whose Am I? we meet two characters whose lives are intertwined due to a strong bond formed by their adoption stories: Darly, a pre-adolescent girl with a thousand questions and feelings surrounding her story, and Jackie, her mentor and good friend, who has a beautiful and powerful testimony to share with her. Throughout their interaction, we learn that Jackie was abandoned in a dump and miraculously found by a missionary nurse who took her in an orphanage, which is contacted by a foreign couple wishing to adopt.Whose Am I? is perfect for:Adopted or foster childrenParents of adoptive or foster childrenParents hoping to adoptChildren wanting to understand adoptionStructured in six sections to be read between parents and children, this book features:Bilingual text (English and Spanish)Illustrations by Aixa de López, speaker, author, illustrator and… Darly&’s mom!Reflections and prayersWhose Am I? /¿De quién soy?Whose Am I? /¿De quién soy? comparte experiencias vitales reales sobre la adopción, la redención y la búsqueda de nuestra verdadera identidad en Cristo, al tiempo que ofrece oportunidades para formular preguntas y entablar conversaciones que a menudo resultan difíciles de abordar para las familias.Darly se miró al espejo y se preguntó: &“Realmente, ¿de quién soy?&”. Había muchas cosas que no sabía sobre su propia historia. Cada vez que pensaba en su vida, le parecía un rompecabezas con piezas que faltaban. Ella añoraba conocer y comprender todos los detalles de los primeros días y años de su vida. Deseaba que alguien pudiera contarle la historia completa.En ¿De quién soy? conocemos a dos personajes cuyas vidas están entrelazadas debido a un fuerte vínculo formado por sus historias de adopción: Darly, una niña preadolescente con mil preguntas y sentimientos que rodean su historia, y Jackie, su mentora y buena amiga, que tiene un testimonio hermoso y poderoso que compartir con ella. A lo largo de su interacción nos enteramos de que Jackie fue abandonada en un basurero, donde milagrosamente una enfermera misionera la encontró y la llevó a un orfanato, el cual fue contactado por una pareja extranjera que deseaba adoptar.¿De quién soy? Es perfecto para:Hijos adoptados o de acogidaPadres de hijos adoptivos o acogidosPadres que esperan adoptarNiños que quieren comprender la adopciónEstructurado en seis secciones para ser leído entre padres e hijos, este libro incluye:Texto bilingüe (inglés y español)Ilustraciones de Aixa de López, conferencista, oradora, ilustradora… ¡y mamá de Darly!Reflexiones y oracionesJackie y Aixa, ambas voluntarias de la Alianza Cristiana para los Huérfanos en Latinoamérica, sueñan con muchas más historias de personas que tuvieron orígenes difíciles y han sido redimidas, mientras ayudan a más niños, jóvenes y padres a caminar con gozo y verdad en medio del quebranto y la belleza de la adopción.The Awesome Autistic Guide to Other Humans: Relationships with Friends and Family (Awesome Guides for Amazing Autistic Kids)
By Yenn Purkis, Tanya Masterman. 2024
Let's face it, other humans can be difficult to understand sometimes!There is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a…
tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about friendships, improving relationships with your family members, and how to deal with disagreements that can arise with the people in your life.Answering the difficult questions like 'What makes a good friend?' and 'Why do adults tell me to do things?' this book gives you helpful tips, tricks, and advice you need to help you understand other humans whilst staying true to your own awesome autistic self!« La Princesse Et Le Dauphin »
By Dan Alatorre. 2015
Livre amusant illustré d’images attractives pour les jeunes lecteurs, « La Princesse et le Dauphin » raconte l’histoire d’une jeune princesse qui…
a perdu, quelque part, dans le château, sa peluche qui lui tenait tant à cœur ! A l’aide de ses parents (le roi et la reine) ainsi que du chien de famille, ils se mettent aussitôt à sa recherche. Ce livre souligne l’importance de la persévérance ainsi que l’ingéniosité et la collaboration. Votre petite princesse, qui égare ses jouets, en vit non seulement l’expérience mais aussi en tire une belle leçon sur la responsabilité ! Idéal pour les parents à lire aux tous petits ou aux enfants un peu plus âgés à lire aux parents !DK Eyewitness Rome (Travel Guide)
By Dk Eyewitness. 2021
Discover Rome - a feast for the eyes, soul and stomach.Whether you want to wander through the ruins of the…
Roman Forum, gaze up at the spectacular ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, or taste the world-famous food at the bustling markets of Campo de' Flori, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Rome has to offer.An eternal city fusing ancient wonders with a busy modern metropolis, Rome brings history to life like nowhere else. Grab an espresso and immerse yourself in the exuberant street life, navigating cobbled alleyways and popular piazzas. Or, for a more relaxing retreat, stroll through the leafy expanses of Villa Borghese and unwind with a wine on a pavement café.Our annually updated guide brings Rome to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our trademark illustrations.You'll discover:- our pick of Rome's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems- the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe- color-coded chapters to every part of Rome, from the Vatican to Caracalla, Trastevere to Esquiline- our new lightweight format, so you can take your guide with you wherever you goWant the best of Rome in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rome for top 10 lists to all-things Rome.Travelling around the country? Try out DK Eyewitness Italy.Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II and her family in this inspiring tribute to the historic life and reign of Britain&’s longest-serving…
monarch.For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II showed an unwavering commitment to her country, and she will be remembered as not only Britain&’s most beloved and longest-reigning monarch, but as a symbol of pride and inspiration everywhere. This book reflects on Elizabeth&’s remarkable story, and looks at her years as princess, her war-time service, her Coronation, and her role as Queen both at home and across the world.Each page of this charming book will introduce young readers to something new and exciting about the Queen, from her love of horses to the palaces and castles she lived in. It will tell them about her relatives - the princes, princesses, dukes and duchesses that make up her family, making this a wonderful celebration of modern British history.Queen Elizabeth II and her Family has been revised to include 12 new pages that capture recent key events like the birth of Prince Louis, the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, and the Queen&’s State funeral. With full-color photographs to complement the simple, age-appropriate text, this is simply the perfect gift to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II.