Tierra desacostumbrada

What did people use to buy things before money was invented? Where is money made? Find out in this inviting book that informs readers about coins, paper money, the Federal Reserve, exchange rates, and checking accounts. Featuring a timeline of money's history, detailed photos, stimulating facts, clear, informational text, and a glossary that will assist in improving vocabulary, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title will keep readers engaged from cover to cover.

¿Quieres saber cómo eran las peleas de gladiadores, cómo se construían los acueductos o qué significan las palabras "Mare Nostrum"? Pues estás de suerte... ¡Hoy, los chicos de la Hispania del Imperio Romano serán tus guías particulares! Te llevarán por las calles de sus ciudades y te mostrarán el gran circo, los talleres de los artesanos, los mercados, los templos y mucho más. ¡Juntos aprenderéis cómo era un día en la vida de esta increíble civilización de la antigüedad! Escrito por Pedro Pérez, profesor y creador del canal de YouTube "El cubil de Peter", donde divulga...

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies to build a railroad that would link the coasts. Seven years later, on May 10, 1869, an overwhelmingly immigrant labor force completed the task when a rail line was join in Promontory, Utah. The states had become united at last.

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Roman myths and legends so compelling. Fully translated Spanish text.