La Revolución de Texas: La lucha por la independencia (The Texas Revolution: Fighting for Independence)

Introduce students to American civic values, and the importance of upholding these beliefs. This nonfiction Spanish-translated book encourages readers to embrace equality and responsibility. Primary source images support the text and engage readers to help them better understand the content.

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...

Teach young students about ways to serve their communities. This Spanish-translated book encourages readers to help others and do their part in the community. Primary source images support the text and engage readers to help them better understand the content. Informational text features help students navigate the text.

Un día el hombre creó, a partir de piedras y palos, su primera herramienta, y desde ese día comenzó a transformar el mundo con su trabajo. Lo que primero fue piedra más tarde sería martillo, así como las cavernas se convirtieron en rascacielos. La historia es una lección de humildad. Los hombres y mujeres que aprendieron del pasado y pudieron soñar y construir un futuro mejor fueron aquellos que no se vivieron como individuos aislados, sino formando parte de una gran tarea colectiva: la aventura de la humanidad.

A grandmother teaches her grandchildren using traditional Spanish-language sayings. The follow-up to Qué cosas dice mi abuela by Ana Galan. Grandma and her grandchildren visit a farm. Once again, Grandma advices the children in a fun and unique way. La abuela y sus nietos visitan una granja. Una vez más, la abuela aconseja a los niños de una forma divertida y única.

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Alina acaba de recibir una en la que se le comunica que, junto a un joven desconocido, es la heredera de un codiciado diamante, por el que hay gente dispuesta a matar. Para evitar que esta joya caiga en manos indebidas, Alina se verá obligada a vivir una vertiginosa aventura contrarreloj en la que descubrirá que algunas personas son como cierta clase de diamantes: oscuros en la superficie, pero capaces de brillar en su interior.