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Meaning "River of the Colorful Birds," Uruguay is a small country in South America that is covered by crisscrossing rivers and lush hills. Home to approximately 3.5 million people, the country is often regarded as the most stable and prosperous country in Central and South America. Uruguay produces 95 percent of its electricity from renewable energy and is known as one of the most socially progressive nations in the world. Allow your readers to learn more about Uruguay's unique culture through this informative book, which features engaging sidebars and vibrant photographs.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Discover what it takes to be an Emergency Room doctor in this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers learn about the hard work and dedication it takes to have a career as an ER doctor and what a typical day is like in the emergency room. From medical school to residency, medical symptoms to diagnosis, children will learn all about the steps it takes to get involved in this profession. This engaging title features vivid photos, helpful charts and diagrams, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an interview with a real life ER doctor to...

El objetivo de este estudio es mostrar los posibles orígenes e influencia para la formulación del concepto de zombi anglo-americano, a través del análisis de distintas criaturas como el golem, el autómata, el lich, el ghoul o el zombi haitiano, entre otras, que aparecen tanto en la historia como en distintas religiones y partes del mundo. El estudio también muestra como la serie American Horror Story consigue crear una hibridación entre el zombi moderno y el zombi vudú haitiano que nos sorprende dando lugar a una nueva versión del monstruo de Frankenstein.

Texas has long been associated with two main industries: cattle and oil. Learning about these businesses is valuable as their development coincides with the growth of the state of Texas, and a boon in America’s economy as well. Additional features, such as an interactive reader response panel, make this topic a joy to explore.