Stephen F. Austin: El padre de Texas (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.

En 2007, una editora recibe un paquete remitido por alguien que se hace llamar Comte de Ville, y que desea permanecer anónimo. Se trata de un dossier encontrado entre las pertenencias de Bram Stoker, que han sido subastadas y han circulado de mano en mano. El dossier consta de una serie de cartas, documentos y recortes periodísticos, y del diario personal que Stoker escribió durante el año 1888. El lector irá descubriendo poco a poco que el dossier puede ser la respuesta a las preguntas aun abiertas sobre la siniestra figura de «Jack el Destripador», y que la clave del asunto la tenía ...

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