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La vuelta al mundo en papel

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La vuelta al mundo en papel, de Martina Manyà, traducido por Teresa Matarranz López, es un libro ilustrado informativo de bella factura que recorre la historia global del papel, desde sus orígenes en el antiguo Egipto y China hasta su expansión por África, Europa y Japón. La historia comienza con una gota de lluvia que nutre un árbol, que luego se transforma en pulpa y, finalmente, en papel. A través de una narración poética y vibrantes ilustraciones, el libro revela cómo este material cotidiano ha moldeado las culturas y la comunicación a lo largo de los siglos. Ideal para aulas bilingües, ofrece un rico vocabulario, contexto cultural y narrativa visual que apoya el aprendizaje intercurricular en historia, ciencias y lectoescritura.

English Description:

La vuelta al mundo en papel by Martina Manyà, translated by Teresa Matarranz López, is a beautifully crafted informational picture book that traces the global history of paper—from its origins in ancient Egypt and China to its spread across Africa, Europe, and Japan. The story begins with a single raindrop nourishing a tree, which is then transformed into pulp and eventually into paper. Through poetic narration and vibrant illustrations, the book reveals how this everyday material has shaped cultures and communication across centuries. Ideal for dual-language classrooms, it offers rich vocabulary, cultural context, and visual storytelling that support cross-curricular learning in history, science, and literacy.

Publishing Details

Author : Martina Manyà

Illustrator : Martina Manyà

Author Nationality : Spain

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 56

Size: 16.5 x 22 cm

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Informational

Theme: Culture, Environment, Nature