Gravedad / Gravity

Un día de finales de octubre de 1936 el arquitecto español Ignacio Abel llega a la estación de Pennsylvania, última etapa de un largo viaje desde que escapó de España, vía Francia, dejando atrás a su esposa e hijos, incomunicados tras uno de los múltiples frentes de un país ya quebrado por la guerra. Durante el viaje recuerda la historia de amor clandestino con la mujer de su vida y la crispación social y el desconcierto que precedieron al estallido del conflicto fratricida. La noche de los tiempos es una gran novela de amor ambientada en el año previo al inicio de la guerra civil ...

The unsinkable luxury liner known as the Titanic may have sunk on its first transatlantic voyage in 1912, but people remain riveted to its storied legend. The collision with the iceberg in the North Atlantic was not the only mistake that was made that day. In this spellbinding volume, readers will learn about the passengers and crew aboard the doomed ship and what really happened that tragic night. Historical photographs will transport them back to the glamorous era, while the narrative paints an absorbing picture of the Titanic's sad fate.

Since the days of westward expansion and the U.S.-Mexican War, people of Mexican descent have faced great discrimination in the United States. This volume introduces readers to the historical background of the Mexican American civil rights movement, as well as its key figures and events. Photographs and primary sources will transport readers back in time to truly grasp the importance of this movement. Readers will learn about current issues pertaining to Mexican Americans and immigration, and learn what they could do to advance the movement for equality.

Have you ever been on a train? In this title, early readers learn about trains and what to expect if you ride on one. Included are a picture glossary and websites to visit.