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Eighty of the world's greatest myths and characters, from the gods of Greek mythology to the Norse heroes, retold and explained with engaging text and bold graphics. From early creation stories to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth and unravel the meanings behind the stories, getting to the heart of the importance of mythology to different cultures worldwide. More than just stories, myths are a testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain and make sense of the world around them. Here you will discover Zeus, god of the...

Through innovation and imagination, savvy entrepreneur Richard King became a towering figure in the Texas cattle industry. The King Ranch, which continues to flourish today, is a symbol of his enduring legacy.

Cada animal cría a sus hijos de acuerdo a su instinto. Este libro da cuenta de ello en una variada selección de animales que va desde los pingüinos hasta los guanacos, de los monos a las ballenas. En muchas y diferentes formas de crianza, la naturaleza nos enseña que en la diversidad está el secreto de la vida. Each animal raises its offsprings according to their instinct. This book gives an account of this in a varied selection of animals ranging from penguins to guanacos, from monkeys to whales. In many different forms of parenting, nature teaches us that diversity is the secret of...

Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el salón de té Embassy, uno de los centros sociales más elegantes del Madrid de la época, se convirtió en el lugar de encuentro de numerosos agentes y cooperantes secretos de los servicios de inteligencia británicos. Entre ellos, el doctor Eduardo Martínez Alonso, el padre de la autora. En esta histórica, su hija busca demuestrar cómo este médico ayudó directamente en la red humanitaria organizada por el Servicio Secreto británico, que, a través de España, evacuaba a refugiados europeos hacia Portugal y Gibraltar. Miles de perseguidos por el...

Why do continents matter? From economics to weather science—and everything in between—knowing the characteristics of the continents expands readers’ perspectives in every school subject. This fundamental information is a building block of many future lessons and an essential part of elementary education. This book presents a focused, clear, age-appropriate look at Earth’s continents that young readers are sure to find both informative and interesting. This volume is also packed with colorful maps that are labeled and explained to foster young readers’ comprehension of this important...