Stephen F. Austin: El padre de Texas (Stephen F. Austin: The Father of Texas)

Stephen F. Austin grew up to become known as the Father of Texas. Readers can learn about his interesting and incredible life in this appealing biography that has been translated into Spanish and highlights both Austin's life and Texas history. Through vivid images and illustrations, supportive text, an accommodating glossary and index, and fascinating facts, readers will learn about Texas pioneers, the empresario system, Freemasons, and how Austin became such an important figure in Texas history.

Huracanes y tornados is one book in the Spanish-language Gran Atlas de la Ciencia series that covers today's most popular science topics, from digital TV to microchips to touchscreens and beyond. Perennial subjects in earth science, life science, and physical science are all explored in detail. Amazing graphics--more than 1,000 per title--combined with concise summaries help students understand complex subjects. Correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-9, each title also contains a glossary with full definitions for vocabulary.

"El cuerpo humano está formado por diversos sistemas muy complejos: el circulatorio, el respiratorio, el linfático, el digestivo, el nervioso ... Y todos tienen que trabajar en perfecta sincronía para mantenernos con vida y funcionando como lo hacemos. Este libro nos lleva en una fascinante travesía a través de nuestra propia esencia, para que podamos no sólo comprender, sino gozar un viaje asombroso a través de la máquina más importante y sorprendente: el cuerpo humano."--Publisher.

Esta obra, finalista del Premio Planeta 2003 y ganadora del Premio de Novela Vargas Llosa 2005, narra la historia de Mario García, Un joven escritor de provincias que a sus 23 años ha leído mucho- tal vez demasiado- pero apenas ha salido de su pueblo y lo desconoce todo de la vida, indignado porque han dejado desierto el premio de un certamen de poesía al que, seguro de su éxito, había enviado sus poemas, decide que ha llegado el momento de viajar a Madrid y demostrarle al mudo que él es el mayor de todos los poetas.

Spanish English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Spanish as their second language. Alex finds it hard to go to sleep, so he starts making up excuses. After reading a bedtime story, his father suggests planning a dream that he would like to see when he falls asleep. Find out where their imagination takes them as they plan his dream together. This bedtime story will help kids feel loved and relaxed, preparing them for a peaceful, sleep-filled night.