Por qué José Antonio Navarro es importante en Texas (Why José Antonio Navarro Matters to Texas)

Martín De León was the only Mexican empresario to found a colony in Texas. This book also details De León’s integral role in the development of the cattle industry, along with other accomplishments that have made him a compelling figure in Texas history.

El 2 de mayo de 1808 el pueblo de Madrid se levantó contra el ejército de Napoleón. Mientras los madrileños se enfrentaban a los franceses, Goya se dirigía a la escuela de sordomudos para enseñar pintura a los niños. Debido a su sordera no podía escuchar el ruido de los enfrentamientos en las calles de la ciudad. Gracias a la ayuda de Ana, una criada a la que quería retratar, Goya logró ponerse a salvo. Las imágenes de aquella guerra permanecieron en su memoria y años después motivaron sus cuadros. Fernando Marías conmemora el bicentenario de la Guerra de la Independencia con un ...

What has a striped tail, red fur, and long, white whiskers? If you guessed a red panda, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short simple sentences and eye-popping full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animals--one clue at a time! Fast facts and habitat maps at the end of the book provide children with key...

The sordid, thrilling, and comic story of two young lovers--affluent Lala and impoverished Guayi; examines the economic and social circumstances of Argentina and Paraguay to make sense of the characters' past choices and present misfortunes.

Readers won't have to disassemble their favorite toys to discover what makes them work. This book explores electric, magnetic, and motion-powered toys from design to function. It introduces readers to the six simple machines and explains how they use force and motion to do work. Not every toy is a technological marvel. Readers learn about time-honored favorites including the rocking horse, Slinky, and rattles.