Hasta que el cielo se apague

A young boy travels to China to learn about the people and culture of one of the world's most powerful nations.

As a successful former slave, Clara Brown used her money to help other freed slaves get a new start in life. In 1859 Clara bought her own freedom and headed west to Colorado to find her daughter, who was sold when she was just a little girl. Clara didn't find her daughter there, but she did get rich. The people she helped became her family, and she became known as "Aunt" Clara Brown.

California is home to the largest school system in the country. Students will learn about the history of California’s schools and higher education system with this nonfiction text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features...

Cathryn Deen, considerada la actriz más bella del mundo, sufre un accidente de coche mientras es perseguida por un paparazzi. Desfigurada, cínica y con el corazón roto, se refugia en casa de su abuela, perdida en los Apalaches. Thomas perdió a su mujer y a su hijo en el atentado de las torres gemelas. Desde entonces ha luchado contra el alcohol y la desesperación y piensa que nada ni nadie puede devolverle el sentido a su vida. Hasta que conoce a Cathryn.