El magnetismo (Magnetism)

The US president is the face of the United States to the rest of the world. However, he or she doesn’t have unlimited power within the country. The president has certain powers given by the Constitution, including the ability to make treaties, appoint some important government officials, and veto laws. Readers learn the many duties of the president in simple, clear language appropriate for both younger readers and older readers looking for a succinct review of the topic. Fact boxes supplement the main content with important details about checks and balances, amendments, and more that affect...

The American Revolution was one piece of a global struggle for power. Great Britain, France, Spain, and the colonists under each empire's rule fought for control of the world's vast lands and resources. On the American battlefront, Bernardo de Galvez, a Spanish general, would survive battle wounds and hurricanes to lead a diverse force to victory. His leadership changed the course of history, and contributed to the American patriot's success. In this enlightening and engrossing book, students will think critically about the global nature of the era as they study a new perspective and powerful ...

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 historical events. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. 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...

"Una nina humilde, timida y callada llego a convertirse en una gran escritora. Que tan grande? Fue el primer latinoamericano que recibio el Nobel de Literatura, el premio mas importante que se entrega a los autores en todo el mundo! Quieres conocer a Gabriela Mistral? Abre este libro y empieza a leer!"--P. [4] of cover.

Un libro para comenzar a pensar en algunas de las preguntas cruciales que nos acompañarán toda la vida. Algunos piensan que la vida es un juego, otros opinan que es muy complicada... No hay una única respuesta para las grandes preguntas de la vida. No existe sólo una forma de pensar. Cada quien debe construir, buscar, construir la suya propia. Doce ideas sobre el sentido de nuestra vida se confrontan en este libro.