Héroes y heroínas: un mundo de pasiones

Heredero de la gran tradición norteamericana en narrativa de terror, que nace con E.A. Poe y pasa por H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King ha logrado con sus obras una difusión jamás alcanzada por ningún otro autor en este género, dotándolo de una vitalidad envidiable. Danza Macabra (1981) es un lúcido y divertido ensayo, lleno de referencias a multitud de obras y jugosas anécdotas biográficas, que pretende dar respuesta a la paradoja esencial del aficionado a la ficción de terror: «¿Por qué hay personas dispuestas a pagar a cambio de sentirse extremadamente incómodas?» Y para abordar...

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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about California’s gold rush by examining maps, letters, images, and art from that time. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary...

Encourage readers to learn about the various animals that need help and what they can do to make a difference through volunteerism in this inspiring, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers will discover different programs and organizations that work to protect animals, animal habitats, and endangered species through vibrant images and charts and informational text. Featuring a list of helpful and useful websites, this nonfiction title encourages readers to take part in animal activism in any way they can--from baking homemade dog biscuits to exploring careers that help sick or injured...