El ferrocarril transcontinental (The Transcontinental Railroad)

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

Presents information about super jumbo jets, looking at the history and development of jets, discussing various aspects of design and construction, and exploring different types of jets, including the Concorde and the Airbus A380.

Es un poemario donde se funde la racionalidad y la belleza en poemas. Que caen como un rayo electrificando el espíritu. Algunos tan ruidosos, otros livianos como una una hoja seca de otoño.

Kim es una muchacha de trece años que empieza a tener problemas con su alimentación. Se ve gorda y deja de comer. Con ayuda, acepta gradualmente que su comportamiento puede resultarle perjudicial a largo plazo. A medida que se recupera, entiende que su enfermedad no sólo tiene que ver con la comida... ¿Por qué se siente tan insegura? ¿Es sólo una cuestión de estética?

Once upon a time there was a man named Frances who used to be called Jorge. This illustrated biography presents the life of Pope Francis to children. It contains excerpts from his writings and sermons.