Stephen F. Austin: El padre de Texas (The Father of Texas)

In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers get to discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary, index, and table of contents to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Children will be excited and engaged as they read through to also learn about the many American Indian tribes of the past, including the...

Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas in the early 1900s. This appealing biography has been translated into Spanish and highlights Johnson's life as he represented Texas in the United States Congress for 24 years and became the 36th President of the United States. Through engaging images, intriguing sidebars and facts, easy to read text, and a supportive glossary and index, readers will learn about interesting topics such as the Higher Education Act, Voting Rights Act, Minority Whip, and the Vietnam War. Readers will be eager to learn more about Johnson's fascinating life as they move from...

Did you know that the first wheel was not invented for transportation or that the system used to create computers was based on the functionality of a sewing machine? In a fun way, this book teaches the history behind inventions that have changed the way we live, from Ancient Mesopotamia to the present. Important details appear at the bottom of each page, including the name of the inventor, the time period, and the place where it occurred.

Un libro que todos se animen a cocinar; con el estilo descontracturado de Paulina y la participación de Pablo Agustín, Hecatombe, Connie Isla, Merakio, Angie Sammartino y Lyna Vallejos. No importa si es la previa; una tarde de estudios o una juntada casual. Sin dudas; los mejores momentos son los que compartís con tus amigos. Y si hay comida de por medio; son insuperables. Y si además cocinás vos; creeme: serás un ser más valorado en la sociedad; el ídolo de los niños; la joyita del barrio. En este libro te dejo recetas y trucos para que te animes a cocinar; comas rico; sano y...

Pre-Columbian stories from ancient Mexico. Leyendas prehispanicas mexicanas incluyen Folklore, Historia - Historia General, Historia - Mexico, No ficcion juvenil, America Latina.

Al Centro de Información y Documentación del Museo de Culturas Populares acudían personas de todas las edades -desde estudiantes de primaria a estudiantes de universidades- a fin de obtener datos acerca de la Navidad, Día de Muertos y Semana Santa, entre mucho más. La información existente no era mucha o incompleta y disgregada, lo que dificultaba la tarea de los estudiantes. Por lo tanto, me di cuenta de la necesidad de elaborar un libro que reuniera los orígenes y la simbología de las principales y más genralizadas fiestas tradicionales de nuestro país. Entonces puse manos a la...