Viaje a través de la Vía Láctea (A Trip Through the Milky Way)

The idea of the Roaring '20s conjures up images of speakeasies, women with short, saucy hairdos, and hot jazz. Readers will learn about the historical events that define this decade, including the devastating war that preceded it. An explanation about project-based learning will help readers understand how it can help them research their topic in unique and interesting ways. Constructive suggestions offer ideas for projects, while encouraging readers to take their studies in new and interesting directions.

Before there was the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. Readers discover the story behind the first written constitution of the United States—from the factors that inspired its creation to the reasons why it was replaced. The detailed main text is enhanced by informative sidebars and graphic organizers. Historical images, including relevant primary sources, allow readers to immerse themselves in this historical period. Readers are given the chance to thoroughly examine elements of the original document, making them feel like true historians. They’re sure to enjoy ...

Follows The Thirteenth Amendment That Freed The Slaves, The End Of The War, And The Death Of President Abraham Lincoln.

Hamburg, 1947, a headless body is found in the ruins of a bombed out building. No evidence or identifying clues are left behind. Inspector Frank Stave, a man traumatized by the war, does not have high hopes of solving this case. When another victim is located, Stave knows he has a serial killer on his hands. The investigation that he launches puts his personal safety at risk.

"Todo acerca de los caballos" te contará datos interesantes sobre los caballos que quizás nunca habrías conocido. Los niños de entre 6 y 10 años de edad que amen a los caballos, o hayan disfrutado montar un poni en la feria, querrán leer este libro. Incluye también hermosas imágenes sobre las enormes pero amigables criaturas. ¿Sabías que existen más de treinta razas de caballos? Puedes aprender más acerca de varias de ellas en este libro.

Bajo la apariencia de un simple ladrón, un psicópata, un sicario o un tipo anónimo y gris que, llevado por sus demonios interiores, se ve abocado al crimen, puede apreciarse el decisivo rol que la figura del asesino ha tenido a lo largo de la historia del género negro hasta erigirse, como el detective o la clásica femme fatale, en protagonista habitual del mismo. El presente libro supone un acercamiento ameno y riguroso, desgranado por algunos de los mejores especialistas en la actualidad. Nombres como los de Jesús Palacios, Enrique Urbizu, Paco Camarasa, Juan Madrid o Amir Valle, entre ...