El Ano Nuevo Chino / (Chinese New Year)

La ilusión se asocia a las ganas de vivir que animan a llevar a cabo proyectos, y también a la alegría, a la esperanza en algo, alguien o en expectativas positivas, favorables y optimistas. La ilusión implica creer en los sueños y sentirse capaz para plantearlos y llevar a cabo conductas para perseguirlos, ser perseverante para conseguirlos, tener esperanza en lograrlos contra las adversidades que puedan aparecer en el camino y hacerlo con ganas y alegría. De la misma manera, está estrechamente ligada a las emociones, los pensamientos y las actitudes y a la acción de cada uno. Muchas...

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

When winter hits, many people in colder climates spend most of their time indoors. But what do wild animals do? Some animals spend winters hibernating. Beginning readers will learn what hibernation is, why some animals hibernate and others don't, and how hibernating animals prepare for their long sleep. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention and allow them to draw connections to the narrative. Readers will love learning about this mysterious, restful time in some animals' lives.

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...