Stephen F. Austin: El padre de Texas (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.

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...

Una acurada selecció de textos literaris senzills, amb estructures repetitives pròximes a l'oralitat que faciliten la lectura. El fil conductor de les lectures és una bruixa que decideix canviar de vida i convertir-se en contacontes.

Una adolescente y su madre brasileña, recientemente viuda, viajan desde Nueva York a Belén, una pequeña ciudad de Brasil, pues la madre ha conseguido un trabajo allí. La muchacha no está convencida de esa estancia, que se puede prolongar más de un año. Allí conocerá a los niños de la noche, pequeños abandonados que viven en la selva, protegidos por un sacerdote, y que tratan de escapar de un hacendado que los explota en sus minas de manera esclavista. La estancia en Belén supondrá para la muchacha una maduración en su visión del mundo, un cambio en la relación con su madre y...

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each spread features stunning photographs, which make the information pop. This engaging take on curricular social studies concepts is sure to capture ...

Invites young readers to learn to count in English and Spanish as they search for the right place to put the reusable stickers.