Curiosity

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. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

César, un ejecutivo de Madrid que trabaja para una poderosa empresa multinacional, recibe el encargo de reflotar la sucursal de Barcelona, una oficina que parece maldita tras el despido de una empleada que enloqueció y tuvo que ser encerrada en un manicomio. A través del mundo de las altas finanzas y de la empresa, el autor radiografía el capitalismo despiadado y el papel que desempeñan los ciudadanos en un engranaje que los aplasta.

How do countries work together? Running a country requires hard work. There is a lot involved. That includes making laws that help people do the right thing. When leaders work together, their countries benefit. This Spanish book introduces 2nd grade students to the concepts of diplomacy, government, and foreign relations. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience as they build social studies knowledge.

Este ensayo de Alfred Cortot --uno de los mas grandes pianistas del siglo XX-- sobre Chopin abarca desde los aspectos mas personales como su ambiente familiar, sus legendarios amores o su caracter hasta el analisis detallado de sus conciertos y su metodo como pedagogo.