Sofistas

Texas has changed dramatically since it joined the United States in 1845. It has become a national leader in resources and many industries, serving as a major supplier of the nation's oil, cattle, and agriculture. This inviting nonfiction book will intrigue readers as they learn about major Texas industries through colorful images and captivating facts. Children will learn about NASA, various types of music found in Texas, and even about the most popular Texas sports! The supportive text, accessible glossary, and index aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This book has...

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.

Who were the earliest Americans? When, how, and from where did they enter and spread across the continent? And what is their relationship to modern Native Americans? Anthropologists develop theories to answer these questions based on the evidence they discover. Their theories—and the discoveries that prove and disprove them—are highlighted in this fascinating volume, full of awe-inspiring facts and incredible breakthroughs. Readers will feel like anthropologists and archaeologists themselves as they read about bones and artifacts, and what they reveal about the ancient cultures that roamed...

Capítulo Siete es un relato verídico y tragicómico de las experiencias vividas durante las trece temporadas en las que su autor trabajó como guía turístico en catorce países de Europa. Es un capítulo de su vida, pero también una visión de algo que a todos, de una forma u otra, nos afecta. El mundo del turismo es cruel y generoso, amargo y dulce, un reflejo de lo peor y lo mejor que hay dentro de nosotros. La verdadera historia que encierra, quizá una gota de agua en el océano, arroja la luz cegadora de la honestidad sobre un mundo de hipocresía y codicia donde, sin embargo, no...