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Medio sol amarilloes una novela épica y magistral, que cuestiona el colonialismo, las alianzas étnicas y la responsabilidad moral de un conflicto, el de Nigeria, apoyado por las potencias mundiales. Medio sol amarillorecrea un período de la historia contemporánea de África: la lucha de Biafra por conseguir una república independiente de Nigeria, y la consecuente guerra civil que segó la vida de miles de personas. Con gran empatía y la naturalidad de una narradora comprometida, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie recrea la vida de tres personajes atrapados en las turbulencias de la década: el...

Deforestation, hunting and global warming have endangered countless species. The orangutan, okapi, giant panda and the blue whale are just some of the 30 species on the brink of extinction that are featured in this book. They need your help. The International Conservation Society illustrates how many of these species are left in the wild, and the latest status regarding their natural environment. You'll learn how you can aid endangered species and help sustain the ecosystems that give them life.

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.

Spanish Student Edition offers the complete Student Edition in Spanish to meet the needs of Spanish ELL students.