La cruz ausente

En esta novela histórica el autor nos describe desde una perspectiva inédita la gesta de los marinos descubridores españoles y portugueses de finales del siglo XV y principios del XVI, personificados en Colón, los Pinzón, Magallanes y Elcano, entre otros. El narrador, encarnado en el padre Pinzón, único personaje de ficción de la obra, es testigo del primer viaje de descubrimiento y de la primera circunnavegación, y nos describe también «la otra parte», la tragedia que para muchos nativos de las nuevas tierras descubiertas significaba ser dominados por aquellos hombres que se...

Descubre a 25 supercient�ficas que cambiaron el mundo y demostraron que �las chicas son de ciencias! #ChicasDeCiencias �Sabes cu�ntos descubrimientos cient�ficos debemos a las mujeres? Aunque en los libros de historia parezca que las ciencias son cosa de hombres, de eso nada: desde Agnodice, la primera m�dica conocida de la historia, hasta Rosalind Franklin, la qu�mica que descubri� la estructura del ADN, pasando por Vera Rubin, la astr�noma que vio lo que nadie ve�a, las mujeres han sido pioneras en ciencias desde el inicio de los tiempos. Y aun as�, �podr�as...

Sitting Bull first went to battle at the age of 14. He grew to be widely respected for his bravery and insight, and became chief of the Lakota nation in his thirties. By the time he met General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, his courage was legendary. Though he soundly defeated Custer, public outrage at the defeat brought thousands of cavalrymen to the area, where it took four more years before the brave chief would surrender. He was forced onto a reservation where he was later killed when police attempted to arrest him.

This Book Explains The Water Cycle And How Water Is Used To Generate Many Forms Of Electricity. It Introduces Students To The Importance Of Keeping Our Water Supplies Clean. Has Detailed Information About The Effects Water Has On Different Formations On Our Earth. From Weathering To Landslides, It Can All Be Found In This Title.

This book's attractive combination of excellent color photographs and detailed illustrations will captivate young readers and hold their attention as they learn all about the animal kingdom. The child-friendly text highlights details that children are especially interested in to provide a thorough introduction to the major animal and insect groups. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.