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.

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What does swimming in a pool, drinking through a straw, breathing in air, and circulating blood all have in common? They all require a form of air or water pressure! Readers will discover the variety of ways that air and water pressure make an impact on our lives and the things in them. This fact-filled, Spanish-translated nonfiction title includes real-life examples and basic experiments to aid in the development of understanding physic and scientific concepts. Readers will be introduced to and learn about Archimedes Principle, atmospheric pressure, vacuums, water density, and hydraulics...

La poesía y la pintura crean por igual mediante la composición. La pintura (figura, color, línea) es un arte de olores y miradas, siendo uno de sus máximos desafíos hacer hablar, a base de trazos, a los júbilos y resquemores de una realidad menguada en dimensiones, sin que por ello deba faltarle ese temblor expansivo que sugiera la vastedad de los ámbitos del mundo y de lo humano que en el hábito del simple mirar permanecen escondidos a los más, casi siempre. Menos espacial y figurativa, la palabra poética es ojo y oído de puertas adentro. Convoca y evoca en su tonalidad temblorosa ...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about Alta California by examining the maps, letters, images, photographs, and art that emerged during the Mexican rule of California. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their...