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The early nineteenth century in the United States was a study of contrasts. On the one hand, the Jazz Age brought cultural liberation, vivacity, and reckless consumption; on the other, the Great Depression brought poverty and desperation to millions. Explore these periods in American history through the eyes of the people who lived them.

Aquí encontrarás los mejores chistes, que te harán reír durante horas y con los que serás el rey de la fiesta. ¿Sabes qué es exactamente un segundo? ¡Pues el tiempo imprescindible para contar un chiste corto y que todos tus amigos pasen horas llorando de risa! ¿Qué tienen en común un autobús de jubilados, un niño faquir y dos vacas locas? ¡Pues que están todos dentro de este libro! Aprovecha los silencios incómodos para demostrar tus dotes de humorista y convertirte en el rey de la fiesta. Tu único reto será que dejen de troncharse para que tú puedas contar el siguiente...

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

How are crayons made? Clear wax is melted in a factory. Once it's melted, color is added to it, it is poured into crayon-shaped molds, cooled, and wrapped in a paper label. Sorted into sets, the brightly colored crayons are boxed and sent in trucks to stores to be sold to you.