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

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...

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...

Aunque soy famoso gracias a mis cuadros, he de decir que parte de mi celebridad la debo al hecho de haber conocido a muchas personas interesantes y de haber vivido muchsimos aos, en una poca -buena parte del siglo XX- que ha sido una de las ms prolficas desde el punto de vista cultural. Viene a ser como terminar un viejo libro y empezar otro repleto de nuevas ideas, con una mirada puesta en el futuro. Los nuevos representantes de la cultura hemos aprendido de nuestros predecesores, pero tambin hemos puesto en duda sus conocimientos y hemos buscado un nuevo lenguaje ms acorde con los tiempos...

Jemima Kincaid es feminista y cree que todos deberían serlo. Su colegio está lleno de tradiciones arcaicas, incluyendo el baile de graduación; si una chica quiere ir, debe esperar pasivamente a que un chico la invite, dándole a él todo el poder de decisión. Cuando Jemima es nombrada parte del comité organizador del baile junto con Andy, la estrella del equipo de futbol americano y Ginnifer, la típica niña perfecta y popular, ve una oportunidad para cambiar las cosas. Inspirada en sus ideales y el deseo de dejar una marca en su escuela, Jemima propone una nueva dinámica para el baile ...

This work narrates the meeting of two young students who in a chance chat, begin to play with stars and numbers and learn about physics, chemistry and astronomy. They learn that science is in everyday life so that we imagine it is not a restricted area, only for the geniuses, but a tool, a way of life, a passion.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Welcome to Canada! From its majestic mountains to its exciting sports, readers are invited to explore what makes Canada so special in this exciting, Spanish-translated nonfiction title! With informational text, fresh vocabulary, and engaging maps, readers will be engaged from beginning to end.