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Esta obra, recoge once ensayos cuyo denominador común es el abordaje de pasajes de la historia intelectual del siglo XX mexicano. Por sus páginas, el lector verá transitar a multitud de intelectuales, desde Justo Sierra y Ezequiel Chávez hasta José Emilio Pacheco, pasando por Félix Palavicini, José Vasconcelos, Martín Luis Guzmán, Daniel Cosío Villegas y Carlos Fuentes, entre muchos más, con una atención especial en Alfonso Reyes y en la presencia de los intelectuales españoles exiliados en nuestro país a partir de finales de los años treinta. Su lectura llevará también al...

From the candiru to the lionfish, there are so many kinds of fish on Earth. While all have different methods of production, the basic life cycle is the same, from egg to spawning swimmers. Readers are introduced to this general cycle as well as the important vocabulary needed to talk about it, such as “fry” and “spawning.” Accessible language and simple diagrams throughout the book provide a way for struggling readers to tackle science curriculum content.

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...

With simple examples that are easy to relate to, this basic review of some of the building blocks of economics will help readers easily grasp the concepts. With language that is conversational without being too casual, readers are engaged throughout as they learn about not only these basic concepts but how they fit into the whole economic scheme of things, such as where goods come from. Readers will learn about the three factors of production, as well as what happens when resources are lacking and how that influences the entire economy.