Las Hazañas de Un Joven Don Juan

Guillaume Apollinaire (Roma, 1880 - París 1918) no sólo es un gran poeta, un lírico esencial, sino que puede ser considerado con justicia el padre del espíritu moderno. El autor de libros tan indelebles como Alcoholes y Caligramas predice, ilumina y adelanta las mejores conquistas de la poesía (y del arte) de vanguardia en el siglo XX. Futurista de los primeros, inventor del término "surrealista", primer defensor del cubismo, de Picasso y del Aduanero Rousseau, percibió la futura universalidad del cine. Y fue reconocido a su vez por grandes poetas: "Apollinaire, durante doce años,...

In this book, children learn how we can tell if something is shiny or dull and which materials have these properties.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into what life was like during Westward Expansion. Students will learn about the reasons people headed west, the gold rush, the Homestead Act, Manifest Destiny, the Oregon Trail, and more. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at...

[Plan Lector Infantil] Enrique y su hermano protagonizan una historia que podría haber pasado en cualquier lugar de la geografía colombiana. En medio de la inocencia de la niñez ellos deben enfrentar la realidad de un país que se debate entre la belleza, la riqueza, de sus paisajes y sus gentes y los conflictos que lo acosan, que los determinan cotidianamente. Los niños, sin buscarlo, se verán involucrados en un episodio que cambiará por completo sus vidas y las de sus padres, pero también les dará una lección: la realidad a veces no es como la pintan.

It was September 14, 1814, and America and Great Britain were at war. Frances Scott Key watched from the deck of a British ship, where he was being held captive, as cannons exploded around them. After 25 hours, the fighting ceased and Key peered through the clearing smoke, looking for some sign as to the outcome of the battle. Was the American flag still flying? His wartime experience inspired Key to write a poem, which was later set to music and became America’s national anthem. This book tells the story of the inspiration behind our national anthem, which helped transform the flag into a...