President Barack Obama

George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. This Spanish-translated biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some of the impacts he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. The engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text work in conjunction with...

Among the multitude of dictionaries available on the market, this one stands out for being especially designed for students and learners of English. This dictionary is the ideal learning tool for students at the intermediate level who wish to expand upon their knowledge of the English language. To this end, this volume offers over 40,000 terms taken from everyday language, each with its phonetic transcription to make pronunciation easier. It also features examples of grammatical usage, numerous informative charts (with both grammatical and cultural information), helpful illustrations, and...

In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguín. This captivating biography has been translated into Spanish and allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution. Featuring alluring images, engaging facts and sidebars, supportive text, and a glossary and index, this book...

Este poemario es para ti si te vistes de canciones para protegerte del frío y la lluvia. Si te inventas cada día un nombre nuevo porque no sabes con certeza quién eres. Si te queman las ideas y tu cuerpo se baña en el río de otro cuerpo. Si te pareces mucho a alguien que ya no está, como yo a J.Z.R., mi abuelo materno, a quien casi no conocí, pero que me ha traído hasta aquí y me hace investigar sobre mis antepasados cada día. Para él este libro y su portada. Y, sobre todo, si te gusta la poesía y comprendes que puede adoptar muchas formas. Y la quieres. Y la cultivas. Y te pasas...

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.