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Why did the Civil War begin? Which states were part of the Union and which were part of the Confederacy? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they move through this fascinating nonfiction Spanish-translated title. The easy-to-read informational text, engaging facts, and vivid images and illustrations help highlight some of the aspects that led up to the Civil War, including slavery, the Underground Railroad, abolitionists, the Fugitive Slave Act, the Dred Scott Decision, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The accessible table of contents works in conjunction with the...

From war and death to school and gender equality, the Sociedad series discusses many serious issues in a way that can be easily understood by children. Although many of the situations and examples are specific to Mexico, these books can be applied to a general readership, particularly one of Hispanic origin. Reflecting on modern sciences, particularly biotechnology—from its limitations to its advances—this perceptive study answers many questions concerning cloning and genetically modified organisms, such as Why do scientists work in these arenas? What are the benefits of this technology?...

Descubre todos los secretos sobre nuestros mejores amigos: LOS ANIMALES. ¡Lindos gatitos! ¡Pájaros de colores! Conoce a estos adorables animales, y a muchos otros, en esta alegre introducción a las mascotas familiares de todo tipo: peludas, con plumas, aletas o escamas; e incluso con caparazón. Descubrirás fotografías a pleno color en todas las páginas y juegos al final de cada capítulo para que la diversión no pare. En este libro encontrarás: * Más de 200 fotografías increíbles. * Explicaciones adecuadas para los niños sobre cómo escoger, cuidar y adiestrar a sus mascotas. *...

This book tells the story of farmers and life on a farm. What do farmers do? What tools and equipment do they use? Who helps them? Livestock, crops and daily chores are perfectly captured in descriptive photography. With full-color, full-page photographs throughout plus straightforward and engaging text, the I Want to Be ... series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations. The series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's ...