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.

Todo el mundo habla del cambio climático, pero ¿es verdad todo lo que dicen sobre él? Palmeras en el Polo Norte nos responde a algunas preguntas que todos nos hacemos: ¿cómo está cambiando nuestro entorno? ¿A quién le va a afectar esa transformación y por qué? Este libro habla de la contaminación, de devastadores huracanes, de animales extinguidos y de osos polares; también de volcanes, icebergs, mamuts y científicos que pasan mucho frío; en definitiva, de un fenómeno que nos afecta a todos y de lo que estamos a tiempo de hacer por nuestro planeta.

Sitting Bull first went to battle at the age of 14. He grew to be widely respected for his bravery and insight, and became chief of the Lakota nation in his thirties. By the time he met General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, his courage was legendary. Though he soundly defeated Custer, public outrage at the defeat brought thousands of cavalrymen to the area, where it took four more years before the brave chief would surrender. He was forced onto a reservation where he was later killed when police attempted to arrest him.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Discover what it takes to be an Emergency Room doctor in this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers learn about the hard work and dedication it takes to have a career as an ER doctor and what a typical day is like in the emergency room. From medical school to residency, medical symptoms to diagnosis, children will learn all about the steps it takes to get involved in this profession. This engaging title features vivid photos, helpful charts and diagrams, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an interview with a real life ER doctor to...

“Dino” Don Lessem brings readers face-to-face with various dinosaur species, detailing their habitats, way of life and how they became extinct. An acclaimed dinosaur expert, Don Lessem has written more than 30 children’s books, writes a popular dinosaur column in Highlights magazine, and was an adviser for Jurassic Park. Take a trip through dinosaur time to meet these horned dinosaurs face-to-face: Torosaurus had the biggest skull of any animal ever! Pentaceratops had five sharp horns on its head! Styracosaurus was as big as an ice cream truck! Plus, you'll get to know Centrosaurus,...