Texanos destacados (Distinguished Texans)

When President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from cash-strapped France in 1803, he doubled the size of the United States without really knowing what he was getting. He dispatched Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their Corps of Discovery to explore a territory that would include part or all of fifteen future states and to seek a water route to the West Coast. Westward expansion began immediately, all for the bargain price of 15 million dollars. This book richly explores this fascinating part of history.

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn’t care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal’s habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

¿Sabías que las medusas pican a sus presas? Aprende más sobre las fascinantes criaturas que viven en cada océano de la Tierra. Las fotos frescas y vibrantes involucran a los lectores jóvenes mientras construyen las primeras habilidades de lectura de no ficción. Zap! Did you know that jellyfish sting their prey? Read on and learn more about the fascinating creatures that live in every ocean on Earth. In this Spanish-language edition, carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers as they build early nonfiction reading skills.

Esta antología recoge el fruto de varios años de reflexión y análisis académicos de la maestra Gerlero. Los textos versan sobre algunos aspectos del arte de evangelización de la Nueva España durante el siglo XVI; muestran la riqueza de las manifestaciones artísticas enmarcadas por el encuentro de conquistadores, indígenas y las diferentes órdenes mendicantes que llegaron a la Nueva España para adoctrinar y convertir a la religión católica a los indios que iba encontrando la expansión territorial española.