A contracorriente

Learn about the rich history of Mission Santa Inés: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

Who were the earliest Americans? When, how, and from where did they enter and spread across the continent? And what is their relationship to modern Native Americans? Anthropologists develop theories to answer these questions based on the evidence they discover. Their theories—and the discoveries that prove and disprove them—are highlighted in this fascinating volume, full of awe-inspiring facts and incredible breakthroughs. Readers will feel like anthropologists and archaeologists themselves as they read about bones and artifacts, and what they reveal about the ancient cultures that roamed...

Henna is more than an ancient art form. It is a symbol of hope. Explore the meaning of henna. Learn the basics, and then design your own henna patterns. Are you ready to get started? This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills. This Spanish book aligns with national and state standards and features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep English language learners engaged in learning.

“Venciendo al Destino”, la impactante historia de la vida real de Henry Nelson, contada desde su nacimiento hasta la actualidad. La desgarradora novela de un niño huérfano, que se convierte en un gran cantautor y músico, poeta y soñador que le canta al amor. No solo conocerán al artista quien apostó su vida al mundo para lograr sus sueños, sino que en el transcurso de la historia aprenderán del ser humano a través de sus vivencias, colmadas de carencia, dificultades y sufrimientos, que la vida le asignó desde su infancia, negándole la posibilidad de crecer junto a sus padres....