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George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. This Spanish-translated biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some of the impacts he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. The engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text work in conjunction with...

SHAAAARRRKK! That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a surprise. The compelling narrative, colorful illustrations, and captivating facts in SURPRISING SHARKS reveal that sharks come in all shapes and sizes - and probably should be more afraid of humans than we are of them. Back matter includes a note about sharks and an index.

Texas has long been associated with two main industries: cattle and oil. Learning about these businesses is valuable as their development coincides with the growth of the state of Texas, and a boon in America’s economy as well. Additional features, such as an interactive reader response panel, make this topic a joy to explore.

Este abecedario pirata y otros poemas está configurado en dos partes. En la primera se reúnen un conjunto de textos (ordenados siguiendo el abecedario) donde se reflexiona líricamente sobre piratas y corsarios de todas las épocas y latitudes, tanto reales como de ficción. La segunda parte contiene poemas varios, con un denominador común: la proximidad a los intereses del niño. Todo el volumen se convierte en un libro especialmente apto para los jóvenes lectores.