Exploremos el ciclo de la roca (Exploring the Rock Cycle)

La presente traducción castellana representa una novedad en el panorama internacional al ser la primera que se realiza a un idioma moderno. Los amantes de la cultura de al-Andalus tienen, pues, en sus manos una joya bibliográfica que será de especial interés para los estudiosos de historia de la medicina y del pensamiento medieval. El sabio andalusí Averroes, notable jurista y filósofo de primer orden, ejerció también como médico en la corte almohade de Marraquech. Fruto de esos conocimientos teórico-prácticos es el libro que escribió con el título de «Kulliyy&āt», en el que...

It is the third Monday in January and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Turn the pages of this book to find out what dream Dr. King shared with the world, who Mohandas Gandhi was, how one brave woman helped Martin Luther King Jr. change history. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.

The United States has many places to live. People choose to live in small towns and big cities. Why do people live where they do? With examples from both the past and present, this Spanish book teaches beginning readers about the history of immigration to the United States and the factors that influence where people live. Dynamic images in conjunction with Spanish text provides first grade students with an inviting learning experience as they build their reading skills and knowledge of US history.

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.