Cerca Y Lejos/Near and Far

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

Presents a variety of information on snakes, including the reproduction, the predators of the snake, and other behaviors of the snake.

Más que un libro de viajes, el presente texto es un libro sobre los viajes, sobre cómo y por qué puede alguien llegar a hacerse etnólogo, y sobre el modo en que se integran las aventuras del explorador y las investigaciones del científico hasta llegar a formar la experiencia propia del etnólogo. El autor trata de analizar estas cuestiones cotejando sus recuerdos y proponiendo un recorrido que no renuncie a los pintorescos detalles, pero que a la vez los sitúe en una perspectiva más amplia.

There are millions of animals that call the ocean home. Some of these animals are in danger. Readers will learn about marine animals that are at risk of becoming endangered and what people and activists like Jacques Cousteau have done to help. Readers will also learn about the causes of endangered animals, including pollution and overfishing and learn steps they can do to help the conservation and preservation of these beautiful animals and sea life. Through vibrant images, informational text, stunning facts, a glossary of terms, and a list of additional resources, readers are sure to be...