El cielo, las estrellas y la noche

Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Arizona, the Grand Canyon State.

Readers are given helpful information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, including narcotics, hallucinogens, and prescription medications in this Spanish-translated nonfiction book. Through detailed images, diagrams, informational text, an index, a glossary of terms, and a list of websites that provide additional information, readers are given the tools and information they need to educate themselves about addiction, drug abuse, the health and social issues that drugs and alcohol can cause, and how to say no to peer pressure.

He aquí la obra más revolucionaria de la literatura española. A mediados del siglo XVI un pregonero toledano alza la voz para contar su vida y, al hilo de ella, mostrarnos el cuadro expresionista de una España que en el universal engaño a los ojos encubre una avasallante miseria material y moral. El genial autor anónimo, que ocultó celosamente su identidad, no sólo revolucionó los géneros literarios abriendo camino a la novela moderna, sino que logró una obra tan llena de intención que cuanto más la leemos más nos sorprende y deleita. Especialista en literatura del siglo xvi,...

Junípero Serra was an influential Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. His impact on California is still felt-and debated-today. Introduce students to his life with this nonfiction biography that builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state...