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

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...

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.

Offers encouragement and practical advice for meeting challenges head on, with words of inspiration and fun, reminding girls to be who they are.

Aquí se presentan historias favoritas de la Biblia narradas especialmente para la hora de la lectura. En cada página, las palabras sencillas y respetuosas cobran vida con bellas y alegres ilustraciones. Best-loved Bible stories are especially retold for story time. The simple and respectful words are brought to life with bright and appealing illustrations on every page.

Have you ever seen a skyscraper that is shaped like an elephant? How about one that looks like waves? Students will learn how to measure area while engaged in reading about the world's coolest skyscrapers! This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of...

Dos de los alumnos que están en este volumen no han tenido que cavilar mucho a la hora de elegir cuál de sus textos publicar. Lola Blasco Mena y Antonio Sansano Escudero han obtenido sendos premios con sus trabajos para el Taller de Dramaturgia. La primera ha ganado el Premio Buero Vallejo con Pieza paisaje en un prólogo y un acto, y el segundo el Premio Ricardo López Aranda con 14.000 palabras. Puesto que ambos galardones llevan aparejada la publicación, ha sido muy razonable que se optase por traer a este volumen las obras del Taller Fin de Carrera. Esta ha sido también la decisión...