Por qué Richard King es importante en Texas (Why Richard King Matters to Texas)

Anson Jones was the last president of the Republic of Texas. Known as the “Architect of Annexation,” readers will discover how Jones was influential in bringing Texas into the Union and how injury and unfulfilled political ambitions led to his tragic downfall.

Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops swept into Galveston, Texas, and told the elated slaves there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday for African Americans and everyone who celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Carefully chosen photographs reflect this special commemoration, both in the past and today.

Presents color recognition through Bible stories and reasons to praise the colorful world God created.

What makes a family anyway? Featuring Waldorf-style illustrations and depictions of families of all shapes, sizes and colors, this book gets kids talking about their own families while opening their eyes to the fact that even though families don't always look the same, they all share one special thing-love. This is the Spanish language edition of the children's book. Que hace a una familia de todos modos? Con ilustraciones y representaciones de las familias de todas las formas, tamanos y colores de estilo Waldorf, este libro hace que los ninos a hablar de sus propias familias al abrir sus...

«¡Por fin ha regresado la fantasía a la literatura!». ANA MARÍA MATUTE. Petra tiene doce años, un padre inventor y una araña parlante y lectora con problemas de insomnio. Pese a todo, su vida se desarrolla sin grandes contratiempos? hasta que el príncipe Rodolfo hace llamar a su padre para encargarle algo: la construcción de un reloj astronómico sin igual, que, una vez terminado, enseguida cobra fama por su belleza. No obstante, Petra pronto se entera de lo que oculta el reloj: un mecanismo capaz de manipular el clima mediante el tiempo. El padre de la niña trata de tranquilizarla, ...