Super Scratch

"Esta noche caen unos enormes copos de nieve. Papá oso y el osito abandonan el tejado de la Ópera, donde habían decidido pasar el invierno, y encuentran un cubil muy cómodo entre una tribu de pequeños osos de colores que también parecen hibernar. Pero por la mañana el oisto ha desaparecido..."--Back cover.

Love story set in Madrid during the last days of the reign of Alfonso XIII. Isabel, an educated young woman from a pro-monarchy family meets Joaquín, whose background is very different. The author means to offer a complete and accurate picture of the ten turbulent years that determined the history of Spain in the twentieth century.

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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...