Virginia Kroll – författare

A little girl learns about the Masai tribe at school and daydreams about what her life would have been like if she had been born into the tall, proud East African tribe. Comparing her life and theirs, she celebrates both the differences and the similarities and she learns that she has her own spiritual and even physical kinship with them. ‘The text and pictures achieve a perfect harmony … The comparisons are always positive … A joy of a book’ Junior Education.

Every sunny afternoon, Emilio wheels his grandfather outside to watch the butterflies. Emilio's grandfather can no longer speak, but Emilio can see happiness in the older man's eyes as he watches butterflies dance through the air. But one day the butterflies fly away. Can Emilio bring them back and make his grandfather smile with more than just his eyes? Virginia Kroll's beautiful story is written with love and is magically illustrated by Gerardo Suzán.

Moon knew it was unusual to see a green turtle. Out of all the sea turtles in the world, they were the species that was most at risk. "What is it Turtle? Why are you here?" The turtle beckoned, Come, with its strong front flipper, and, as if it had actually spoken, Moon knew that it wanted to show her something. Many animals are in danger because of human activities. An animal at risk of extinction is a species that will only be around for a short while longer, unless steps are taken to save it. Moon 's Messenger reminds us of the importance of conserving and respecting the environment, and that we can all help to protect nature and biodiversity. Lexile Level 880L Guided Reading Level P

A little inquisitive girl and a great green turtle go on a journey that will remind them of the importance of preserving and respecting the environment.Moon knew it was unusual to see a green turtle. Out of all the sea turtles in the world, they were the species that was most at risk. The turtle beckoned, Come, with its strong front flipper, and, as if it had actually spoken, Moon knew that it wanted to show her something. This is how the two of them submerged themselves in the water and embarked on a journey that would take them to witness the wonders of the world, but also its threats.Many animals are endangered or threatened due to human actions. An endangered animal is a species that will only be able to survive for a short period of time unless action is taken to save it.Una gran tortuga verde y una niña muy curiosa emprenderán un viaje que les recordará la importancia de preservar y respetar el medio ambiente.Luna sabía que no era fácil ver una tortuga verde. De todas las tortugas marinas del mundo, esta especie era la más amenazada. Tortuga Verde parecía preocupada. Le hizo un gesto con su fuerte aleta delantera para que se acercara y, como si de verdad hubiese hablado, Luna comprendió que tenía un mensaje para ella. Así fue como las dos se sumergieron en el agua y emprendieron un viaje que las llevaría a presenciar las maravillas del mundo, pero también las amenazas que este sufre.Muchos animales se encuentran en peligro debido a las acciones del ser humano. Un animal en peligro de extinción es una especie que solo podrá sobrevivir por un corto período de tiempo a menos que se tomen acciones para salvarlo.