La memoria del cuerpo

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful Spanish-translated nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

Esta obra está dirigida a cualquier persona interesada en cuidar y preservar adecuadamente objetos de papel como libros, cómics, fotos, grabados, acuarelas y dibujos sobre papel, carteles, sellos, postales y mapas, entre otros. Se trata de una guía práctica ilustrada, de fácil manejo pero rigurosa en la información, realizada por restauradores especializados en papel, que enseña las características más importantes del papel, los principales tipos de papel, los deterioros más frecuentes que afectan a este material y cómo solucionarlos mediante la aplicación de sistemas sencillos de ...

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.

In the 1500s, European explorers arrived in Texas in search of gold and glory. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive. Readers get to discover early Texas history in this fascinating nonfiction book that uses colorful images, intriguing facts, supportive text, and an accommodating glossary, index, and table of contents to introduce readers to various explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, and La Salle. Children will be excited and engaged as they read through to also learn about the many American Indian tribes of the past, including the...