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Describes the Boston Tea Party, including the events leading up to the party, its immediate effects on American-British relations, and why it is still an important event today.

Two plays by Juan Mayorga that exemplify the author's philosophical drama. Hamelin is set in an unnamed, corrupt city where the powerful and rich prey on the poor. Will a Pied Piper save the city's children from the "rats" that plague it? La tortuga de Darwin tells the story of Harriet, the tortoise that Charles Darwin brought back to England from the Galapagos. Since her voyage, Harriet has evolved into a turtle-woman, able to think, speak, and bear witness to the terrible events of the past two centuries.

Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step...

Concebido como un homenaje al volumen de relatos De qué hablamos cuando hablamos de amor, de Raymond Carver --uno de los autores norteamericanos que Murakami ha traducido al japonés--, este libro es tal vez el más personal de los suyos, donde manifiesta más ampliamente sus opiniones sobre la literatura y sus propias obras. Con él, además, Murakami se inscribe en la tradición de aquellos autores que dedicaron una de sus obras a su deporte favorito.--Desde la descripción de la editorial.