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Looking at POLAND: Did you know that more horses are raised in Poland than in any other European country? Looking at Poland, you will see the steep slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, the patchwork farmland of the central plains, and the crystal-clear lakes that dot the north. Learn about life in Poland, from shipyards to salt mines and from cottages to castles.

Los tres relatos que componen este libro revelan la hondura de humanidad que recorre la obra, tanto lírica como narrativa, de Josefina Verde. La eficacia de su escritura de clara exposición, dotada de una insólita ternura, descubre al lector los universos disímiles encarnados en sus tres mujeres protagonistas. “Laura Ross”, el más extenso, se detiene en el alma de una mujer atormentada por la progresiva falta de visión que interrumpe una brillante carrera como modelo, al tiempo que se convierte en un obstáculo para la recuperación del amor de toda su vida. En “La mandadera de...

"Four score and seven years ago..." begins Abraham Lincoln's beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North? With black-and-white illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos, this turning point in history is brought vividly to life.

Readers learn about the various animals that need help and what they can do to make a difference through volunteerism in this engaging book. Discover different programs and organizations that work to protect animals, animal habitats, and endangered species through vibrant images and charts and informational text. Featuring a list of helpful and useful websites, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title encourages readers to take part in animal activism in any way they can--from baking homemade dog biscuits to exploring careers that help sick or injured animals.