Mi Mundo (My World) ¿Qué es una estación?

Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts such as habit loss and learn ways that animal activists help to protect animals and their environments, as well as helpful tips to get involved in...

Desde tiempo inmemorial, la narración y el viaje, como impulsos elementales del ser humano, han mantenido una estrecha relación. Ya en el momento mismo en que surge la escritura establecen un vínculo indisoluble. Muchos viajeros han querido contarnos sus impresiones, y muchos escritores han planteado sus obras en forma de viaje o recurriendo a éste como inspiración.

Roam the North American wilderness with some of our continent's most fascinating canines. Stunning color photos capture these wild animals in their natural surroundings as the text describes each canine's habitat, physical features, and special abilities. Explore the social lives of these captivating creatures, their amazing survival techniques, reproduction, development, and interaction with humans. Discussions of threats to habitat and hunting promote environmental awareness in young readers.

Sitting Bull first went to battle at the age of 14. He grew to be widely respected for his bravery and insight, and became chief of the Lakota nation in his thirties. By the time he met General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, his courage was legendary. Though he soundly defeated Custer, public outrage at the defeat brought thousands of cavalrymen to the area, where it took four more years before the brave chief would surrender. He was forced onto a reservation where he was later killed when police attempted to arrest him.