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 ...

Aunque los estudios de Bachillerato completan, en sí mismos, una etapa de formación, es indudable que en la mayoría de los casos son paso necesario hacia otros estudios de rango universitario. Este libro ha sido diseñado para abarcar esa doble finalidad. Por una parte busca ser un complemento de lo explicado en el libro de texto o en la clase; desea, por otra, ser una ayuda en ese tránsito intermedio entre el Bachillerato y los primeros cursos de Facultades y Escuelas Universitarias.

"In Tiger Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby tigers as they grow up in the rain forest in Asia. Follow along as tiger cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tiger cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a tiger cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tiger cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tiger Cubs in the Wild also features...

Poetry illustrated by Felipe Dávalos, Sofia Suzán, María Eugenia Jara, Isaac Hernández, Alain Espinosa, Manuel Monroy, Claudia de Teresa.

En esta segunda edición, ampliada y revisada, de «Una espléndida sinceridad» se da información biográfica sobre Robert Louis Stevenson; se hace después un comentario de conjunto a su obra; luego, por orden cronológico, se reseñan cada uno de sus libros de ficción; y, por último, se incluyen comentarios acerca de sus obras restantes —de poesía, libros de viajes, ensayos de distinto tipo—. Junto con «La eficacia del optimismo», sobre Charles Dickens, y «Formas de la felicidad», sobre varias obras y autores decimonónicos, este libro tiene como uno de sus objetivos ampliar ...