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"My name is Book and I'll tell you the story of my life." Nonfiction like you've never read it before! Quirky and humorous, part poetry, part reflection, this is the story of the book told by none other than Book himself! This extraordinary character begins by reminding us of his origins in oral story and clay tablets, then ponders on papyrus, parchment and paper, and on being a scroll who finally gets a spine. We see him lovingly illuminated by monks in medieval monasteries, then witness the massive changes brought about by the invention of the printing press, and the coming of paperbacks...

Para Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811) una novela consistía en la narración de un «acontecimiento inaudito», según la definición de Goethe. Sus personajes son héroes hamletianos sometidos a los imponderables del destino, enfrentados a situaciones límite que les plantean retos existenciales que surgen del caos. El presente volumen reúne toda la obra narrativa de Kleist: dos novelas cortas: Michael Kohlhaas y

A scientific look at the natural processes that create waterfalls, and where they are likely to form.

It was known as the age of the dinosaurs, but other fascinating creatures roamed the Earth at the same time. Learn about lesser-known animals from the prehistoric era that are no less fascinating! Students will be engaged in reading about ancient animals like Gigantopithecus, Titanoboa, Megalodon, and more as they develop their skills at reading and writing numbers. This Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning ...