La colonización angloamericana de Texas (Anglo-American Colonization of Texas)

Isabel, una mujer que decidió ser la dueña de su propio destino..Hija menor de Juan II de Castilla e Isabel de Portugal, la pequeña Isabel contaba con escasas posibilidades de llegar al trono, destinado a sus hermanos varones. Vivió una infancia tranquila junto a su madre, ajena a las tensiones de la vida palaciega, pero la temprana muerte de su padre cuando ella contaba tres años, y la posterior enfermedad materna cambiaron su existencia de modo radical..Apenas una niña, con diez años su hermanastro el rey Enrique IV la obliga a separarse de su madre y vivir en la Corte, avispero de...

Young readers may have heard about the benefits of using and making the most of their resources, but how does that factor into an economic discussion? This thorough discussion defines resources and describes the different types of resources and why some divide them into three categories and others choose four. The book also addresses the concept of scarcity, showing readers how, because all resources have their limits, it is important to use them responsibly and efficiently in a healthy economy.

“Dino” Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children’s books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these small dinosaurs face-to-face: Little Lesothosaurus was the length of a house cat! Epidendrosaurus could climb into trees like a squirrel! Liaoceratops had body armor and horns-and was only the size of a collie dog! Plus,...

Describes the Boston Tea Party, including the events leading up to the party, its immediate effects on American-British relations, and why it is still an important event today.