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Aunque los mayas desconocían las aplicaciones de la rueda y no utilizaban los animales ni para el trabajo ni para el transporte, lograron crear una de las civilizaciones más brillantes de la historia. A pesar de que dispusieron de una tecnología muy limitada, colonizaron una parte importante de América Central y construyeron impresionantes monumentos.

Each book in this series looks at how to say colours in a different modern foreign language, with each spread within the book covering a different colour. This book looks at the colours in Spanish. Text on each page is in both English and Spanish, and simple, labelled photographs provide additional support. A "e;dictionary"e; at the end of each book gives all the words featured in both Spanish and English, and also includes a pronunciation guide.

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

This illustration-packed book begins with a brief overview about the history of the theater and then delves into the sets, actors, and audiences for Shakespeare's plays. It even talks about the famous fire at the Globe Theater and what life was like in London during the Plague. A detailed chronology is included.