Monstruos del mundo

Trained originally in the French classical manner, Matisse was inspired by the Impressionists and Cezanne to create a style that brought out the beauty of color, form and line by reducing them to the bare essentials. While considered a leader of the Fauves and an inspiration to most of the great figures in modern art, he wasn't interested in being associated with any school or trend. A family man who worked 'office hours' in his studio, he defies the image of the artist as a tortured soul. In a career spanning six decades, he produced masterpiece after masterpiece that constantly challenge...

In Bosques, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take beginning readers on a tour of a temperate forest. Readers learn about this important ecosystem and the variety of living things adapted to live there.

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each spread features stunning photographs, which make the information pop. This engaging take on curricular social studies concepts is sure to capture ...

Hubo un día en que el Diablo pudo desaparecer, inclusive hasta del mismo infierno, acorralado por la justicia norteamericana. Y hubo un día en que sus malas jugadas lo arrojaron por el abismo hasta el inevitable descenso. ¿Cómo pudo América sobreponerse a cada uno de los embates que lo castigaron con severidad y recuperar aquella grandeza de la que gozara antes de su debacle en el fútbol colombiano? Con testimonios inéditos de los protagonistas de la recuperación de uno de los clubes más importantes del país y de Suramérica, como Oreste Sangiovanni, Tulio Gómez, Tucho Ortiz,...